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St. Joachim

Born: Galilean Died: the traditional tomb of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim was rediscovered in Jerusalem in 1889 Patronage: Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, fathers, grandfathers, grandparents. Also known as Heli Husband of Saint Anne, elderly father of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Grandfather of Jesus Christ. Probably well off. Tradition says that while he was away from […]

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