Joanna

Saints named Joanna

• Righteous Joanna the Myrrh-bearerJune 27Myrrh-bearer of the Gospels, wife of Chuza, healed by the Lord, who supported Him and His disciples.
• JSNew Martyr Joanna SzwajkoA saint of the Orthodox Church in Poland, who reposed in 1943.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Joanna?

The name day of Joanna is June 27, the feast of Righteous Joanna the Myrrh-bearer.

II.Which saints bore the name Joanna?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Joanna, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Joanna a good baptismal name?

Yes. Joanna is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Righteous Joanna the Myrrh-bearer as patron.