Anastasia of Serbia

Ana (Serbian Cyrillic: Ана); fl. 1196–d. June 22, 1200) was the princess consort of the Serbian Principality as the wife of Stefan Nemanja (r. 1166–1196). She was of noble descent. Ana took monastic vows in 1196 and was baptized Anastasia, after Anastasia of Sirmium. She is venerated by the Serbian Orthodox Church as Saint Anastasija (Serbian: Света Анастасија / Sveta Anastasija) with her feast day on June 22 (Julian calendar).

For other uses, see Saint Anastasia and Anna of Serbia (disambiguation).
Saint

Ana
Anastasija
Grand Princess consort of Serbia
Tenurefl. 1196
DiedJune 22, 1200
Burial
Studenica Monastery
SpousesStefan Nemanja
HouseNemanjić dynasty (by marriage)
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