Saint Anne (1st century BC) is the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron saint of miners, sailors, mothers, mothers of children. St. Anne, together with her husband St. Joachim, is the patron saint and helper of spouses. She is the patroness of many churches and chapels. Her feast day is celebrated on July 26.

Her symbols include a book, crown, teaching Mary to read the Bible, baby birds in a nest, door, the Golden Gate of Jerusalem and Mary in the cradle.