Anna
the one who never left the Temple
Who was Anna?
- She was a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. Luke 2:36
- She was a widow and never left the Temple: she served God night and day with fasting and prayer. Luke 2:37
- When Jesus was presented in the Temple, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to everyone. Luke 2:38
What the Bible says
Luke 2:36
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
Luke 2:37
And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
Luke 2:38
Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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