St. Anne Line
St. Anne Line
Discreet Nurturer 1565–1601
Patronage Strong Willed Women, Sneaks, Widows, & Converts
Feast Day February 27
Scholars believe that Shakespeare wrote his poem “The Phoenix and the Turtle” in honor of Anne and her husband Roger, who lived their faith boldly during a dangerous time for Catholics in England. After Roger's death, Anne housed, financed, and protected many priests in England, leading to her death. Before they hanged her she said, “My only regret is that I didn’t save more priests.”
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Saint Anne, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may courageously live out my faith, especially when I feel self-conscious about what I believe.
Prayer
Artistic Process
Inspiration References
I referenced an assortment of images to make sure Anne had the proper clothing of an English woman, while honoring the rare saintly images of her. Finding a chair that felt old and intricate enough to resemble the wooden chair she was hanged in was a challenge.
I rarely have an opportunity to have a pigeon stand still for my camera, and this one was perfect. The African violets and Peace Lily were taken in a friends parents’ home.
