Anna is described by Bede as almost a saintly figure and the father of a most religious family, who brought about the conversion of Cenwalh of Wessex, and Æthelwold was the sponsor of Swithelm of Essex during his baptism.
Anna é descrito por Beda como unha figura case santa e pai dunha gran familia relixiosa, que propiciou a conversión de Cenwalh de Wessex, e Æthelwold foi padriño de Swithhelm de Essex durante o seu bautismo.