Princess Anna of Novgorod
Commemorated on February 10.
The Holy Princess Anna of Novgorod, wife of Great Prince Yaroslav the Wise, gave her children a true Christian upbringing, marked by a strong faith in God; and love of work, integrity and learning.
Her son Mstislav later became Great Prince of Kiev, and her daughter the queen of a western European realm. Saint Anna left the world and went into a monastery, where she ended her days in strict obedience and prayer in the year 1056.
Troparion
Having shone as a heavenly star in the west,
you were honored to accept the Orthodox Faith,
and you were brought to the Russian land as a blessed fruit,
O Holy Right-believing Princess Anna,
and you loved Christ with all your heart, keeping His commandments and laws;
therefore, as we celebrate your holy memory today,
we receive the forgiveness of our sins, by your prayers.
Kontakion
Novgorod rejoices on the radiant day of your blessed memory,
calling all the faithful to celebrate your memory with gladness;
and now, spiritually triumphant, we praise and entreat you:
“Holy Right-believing Princess Anna,
as you stand before the Holy Trinity,
pray for the deliverance of Novgorod and the entire Russian land from all troubles and tribulations,
and for the salvation of us all.”