| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Joachim, Saint |
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(j ´ k m) (KEY) , in tradition, the father of the Virgin and husband of St. Anne; there is no mention of him in the Bible. His cult is ancient in the East, but modern in the western Church. Feast: Aug. 16. |
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