Anna - mater Mariae virginis. On the maternal and family cult of St. Anne (not only) in Luxemburg Bohemia

Abstract

The chapter focuses on the maternal and family cult of St. Anne, especially in Luxemburgish Bohemia.

It traces the development of the cult thanks to noble women, including nuns, for whom the example of Saint Anne and belief in her influence was often crucial.

Keywords

• St. Anne, noble women, mater Mariae virginis, maternal cult
• family cult