Anna

An elderly prophetess of the tribe of Asher who lived at the Temple in Jerusalem, devoting herself to worship, fasting, and prayer day and night. She had been married for seven years before being widowed and had remained faithful in her Temple service for decades, reaching the age of eighty-four. When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple for his dedication, Anna recognized him as the long-awaited Redeemer and began proclaiming the good news to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. Along with Simeon, she represents the faithful remnant of Israel who had kept hope alive through centuries of silence between the Testaments.