Luke 2:36

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I

was a type of the Demiurge, who, on the arrival of the Saviour, learned his own change of place, and gave thanks to Bythus. They also assert that by Anna, who is spoken of in the gospel[114]

Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

Let that old woman also hold her tongue, lest she should bewitch the child."[23]

Tertullian On Fasting

We produce, too, our remaining (evidences). For we now hasten to modern proofs. On the threshold of the Gospel,[58]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book III

Such a one may also be compared to "Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser, which departed not from the temple, but continued in supplications and prayers night and day, who was fourscore years old, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity, who glorified the coming of Christ, and gave thanks to the Lord, and spake concerning Him to all those who looked for redemption in Israel."[6]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII

O Eternal God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Creator of man and of woman, who didst replenish with the Spirit Miriam, and Deborah, and Anna, and Huldah;[138]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII

[151]

The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And she never left the temple of the Lord, but spent her time in fasting and prayer. She also likewise adored the child, saying: In Him is the redemption of the world.[39]