Mary

In the 3rd century, Clement of Alexandra (c. 150-c. 215) and Origen Adamantius (c. 185-254) identified the prophetess Anna as the mother of St. Mary.

Luke 2.36-8 says Anna the Prophetess was daughter of Phanuel, a member of the tribe of Asher. According to tradition, she was a widow of great age, about 88, at the time of Jesus' birth.

According to St. Hippolytus of Rome (c. 170-c. 236), Anna was the youngest daughter of High Priest Phanuel and his wife Mary.