Holy Myrrhbearer Salome

Salome, the wife of Zebedee, the mother of the apostles James and John, followed Christ and joined the company of women who served Him. She asked Christ for mercy for her sons, wishing that one of them would sit on His right and the other on His left in His Kingdom. Christ explained to them the meaning of the Heavenly Kingdom, which is different from earthly kingdoms.

Salome was present at the crucifixion and burial of the Savior, and she was also among the myrrh-bearing women who came early in the morning to the tomb to anoint the body of the Lord. She learned from the Angel about the resurrection of the Savior and was honored to see the risen Lord before others.