Description
Saint Joanna the Myrrhbearer in the Gospel of Luke
Saint Joanna is one of the women explicitly named in the Gospel of Luke. Luke 8:3 identifies her as the wife of Chuza, a steward in Herod's household, and says that she supported Jesus and the disciples from her resources. Luke 24:10 names Joanna among the women who came to the tomb and reported the news of the Resurrection to the apostles. These Gospel references make her an important witness to Christ's ministry, burial, and empty tomb.
The vessel of myrrh and faithful service
The icon shows Joanna in a light veil and red outer garment, holding a small decorated vessel. The container identifies her as one of the Myrrh-bearing Women who went to the tomb with spices prepared for Jesus' body. Her other hand rests near her heart, reinforcing the themes of attentive discipleship and personal commitment. The halo signifies holiness, while the gold field directs the composition beyond portraiture toward liturgical remembrance.
For generous discipleship and lay service
The image is meaningful for women named Joanna, Joan, Johanna, or Giovanna, and for people who support the Church through practical work, hospitality, and material generosity. It can accompany prayer for fidelity when service is quiet or unseen, and for courage in proclaiming the Resurrection. The icon is appropriate for a name day, confirmation, women's ministry, parish office, charitable organization, or home prayer corner.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.