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Saint Mary Magdalen, the Beautiful Penitent
In order to know what great love is, one should study , the beautiful penitent, who washed the feet of Jesus with the water of her tears, and dried them with the towel of her hair.
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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Mary Magdalen
Mary Magdalen was so called either from Magdala near Tiberias, on the west shore of Galilee, or possibly from a Talmudic expression meaning "curling women's hair," which the Talmud explains as of an adulteress. [eng]
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Biography: Mary Magdalene, first witness of the Resurrection (22 July NT)
Mary Magdalene is mentioned in the Gospels as being among the women of Galilee who followed Jesus and His disciples, and who was present at His Crucifixion and Burial, and who went to the tomb on Easter Sunday to annoint His body. She was the first to see the Risen Lord, and to announce His Resurrection to the apostles. Accordingly, she is referred to in early Christian writings as "the apostle to the apostles."
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Mary Magdalene, Apostle and Friend of Jesus
Mary Magdalene was the most important woman disciple in the movement of Jesus. Who was Mary Magdalene? Tradition has labeled her a prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible to support this view and much to dispute it.
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Patron Saints Index: Saint Mary Magdalen
Also known as
Mary Magdalene; the Sinner
Memorial
22 July
Profile
Friend and follower of Jesus. Filled with sorrow over her sin, she anointed Christ, washed his feet with her hair. Exorcised by Him. Visited by the Risen Christ.
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Mary Magdalene (Getty Museum)
Learn about Manuscripts from the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection, with images and links to other information. [eng]
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Mary Magdalene (Getty Museum)
Learn about Manuscripts by Boucicaut Master from the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection, with images and links to other information. [eng]
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