Icon "Conception of the Holy Righteous Anna"

This miraculous icon of the Mother of God “The Conception of Saint Righteous Anna” is especially revered in the Holy Land.

It is associated with the birthplace of the Holy Mother of God and recalls the great miracle when the Holy Righteous Joachim and Anna, despite their advanced age, through prayers found the long-awaited child - the Virgin Mary . Their example inspires many believers, giving hope and strengthening faith in the power of prayer.

What do people pray for in front of this icon?

• About the gift of children - spouses dreaming of a child.
• About a successful pregnancy and childbirth – expectant mothers.
• About the health of mother and child – during pregnancy and after birth.
• About family well-being – about peace, love and harmony in marriage.

The icon was consecrated on the Stone of Anointing in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.