St Annasimone was the daughter of the King of Constantinople in the seventh century.
Following the death of her father, she assumed the throne.
Despite the riches and honour which she had as Queen, her heart longed for something greater.
Her strong desire to live for the Lord forced her to leave the kingdom and run to the wilderness.
After living in humiliation amongst the nuns of a convent, her holiness was revealed and so she escaped and lived the rest of her life as a hermit.
St Shenouda Press Saint anna simone: the humble queen, paperback/deacon george
