A portrait of St. Joachim
St. Joachim
b. 1st century BC, traditional
Feast
July 26 · I c.
Patron of
Fathers · Grandfathers · Grandparents
Order
Biblical Saint / Father
Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, husband of St. Anne (Protoevangelium of James and later tradition; not named in Scripture); patron of fathers and grandfathers. Joint feast with St. Anne is July 26 in the post-Vatican II calendar.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century BC, traditional · From: Israel / Judea, tradition.
Patronage
St. Joachim is invoked as the patron of fathers, grandfathers, grandparents. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Joachim, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.