St Joanna the Myrrhbearer was the lay woman in the 1st century who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities by Jesus and became His follower. We celebrate her feast day on May 24 every year in the Catholic Church.
| Saint Joanna the Myrrhbearer Biography | |
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| Date of Birth | 1st century AD |
| Place of Birth | Galilee |
| Profession | Follower of Jesus |
| Date of Death | 1st century AD |
| Feast Day | May 24 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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St Joanna the Myrrhbearer History
Saint Joanna the Myrrhbearer was the wife of Chusa, steward of King Herod Antipas. She was cured of evil spirits and infirmities by Jesus, became His follower, and together with other women, out of their resources, provided for Jesus and his apostles.
Accompanying him were the Twelve
Luke 8:2-3
2 and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
3 Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.
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