Joachim and Sarah of Juttah
Judeans of Jutta, this generous couple takes care of Isaac, one of the shepherds of the Nativity fallen into illness and poverty.[1]
Sara is already the mother of three children to whom, at Isaac's instigation, she gave the name of the Holy Family: Mary, Joseph, Emmanuel, she is about to have her fourth circumcised when she meets Jesus. He will give him his name: Jesse.
Character and Appearance
Festive attire: The Circumcision ceremony is an occasion for Sara to wear festive clothing carefully described by Maria Valtorta:"the mother, flourishing, brunette, tall, beautiful, entirely beautiful in her festive garments: a white linen dress like a rich shirt that falls in folds to the ankles, fitted at her rather strong sides by a multicolored shawl shaping powerful hips, falling with fringes to knee height at the back and remaining open in front after crossing at the waist under a filigree buckle. A light veil with branches of colored roses on a Havana background is fixed on the black braids like a small turban and then falls from the neck, with waves and folds on the shoulders and chest. A crown of small medals linked by rings secures it on the head. Earrings hang with heavy rings. The tunic is held tight by a silver necklace passing through the garment's eyelets. On her arms, heavy silver bracelets."[2]
Apostolic Journey
Disciple, witness of the Resurrection.[3]
Her Name
Sara means "princess". Historical reference: Abraham's Woman. - Joachim, Joïaqim, Joïakîn means "The Eternal raises up"
Where is she mentioned in the work?
GRM 76 GRM 79 GRM 632
Notes and references
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