The St. Joanna Myrrhbearers
A Burial Ministry of St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church
At this time, the ministry of the St. Joanna Myrrhbearers is only available to the parishioners of St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church.
About the St. Joanna Myrrhbearing burial society ministry
As the body of the Lord Jesus was cared for by Saints Joseph and Nicodemos and the Myrrhbearing women - washed, anointed, clothed and placed with prayer into a tomb, so Orthodox Christians have traditionally buried their loved ones.
Caring for the Dead
“Preparing for Illumination” written by Fr. Aidan
A Christian Ending to Life
“A Christian Ending,” a perspective of the end of life from the Abbot of The Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael.
Our Mission
The St. Joanna the Myrrhbearers burial society is established to provide comprehensive burial services for the reposed that glorify Jesus Christ and honor the Orthodox tradition of body care, preparation and burial. Our ministry will lovingly and reverently come alongside the family and friends of the reposed to support and educate them about this most Holy ancient tradition that honors the body as a temple of God.
“Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness...””
“But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.”
