Add to favorites| Feast day | October 11 |
| Patron | of Papal delegates, Patriarchy of Venice, Second Vatican Council |
| Birth | 1881 |
| Death | 1963 |
| Beatified | 3 September 2000 by Pope John Paul II |
| Canonized | 27 April 2014 Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis |
St. Joanna, also known as Joanna, the wife of Chuza, was a significant figure in the early Christian community. She is often referred to as Saint Joanna the Myrrhbearer due to her role in anointing Jesus’ body after his crucifixion. Joanna was married to Chuza, the steward of King Herod Antipas, but she chose a life of faith and discipleship2.
Joanna is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke as one of the women who provided for Jesus and the Apostles from their resources. She was also one of the women who discovered the empty tomb on the first Easter morning, making her one of the first witnesses to the Resurrection2.
Her feast day is celebrated on May 24th in the Roman Catholic Church and June 27th in the Orthodox Church. Joanna is venerated for her faithful devotion and her role in the early Christian community.
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