Saint joanna biography
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Joanna
The Holy Bible mentions many women who played different roles in the history of Israel and the early Christian church. Among these women is Joanna known as the wife of Chuza.
The name Joanna means Yahwehs gift or Jehovah has graciously given. It is a variation of the name "Anna" which means grace, or favor. Although Joanna is not mentioned by name in any of the Holy Gospels except St. Lukes, her role in attending and catering to the Lord is well established.
During His ministry on earth, our Lord Jesus Christ performed many miracles of physical and spiritual healing. Joanna was one of the many women who had been miraculously healed of various "evil spirits and infirmities" and like Mary Magdalene and others became a faithful believer and followed our Lord Jesus Christ. "Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmitiesMary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herods steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance" (Lk ).
Joannas husband, Chuza was Herod Antipas stewar
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