Friday, April 8, 2011

A Saint from the foot of the Cross

St. Mary Cleophas


Feastday: April 9

1st century


Mother of St. James the Less and Joseph, wife of Cleophas. She was one of the “Three Marys” who served Jesus and was present at the Crucifixion , and accompanied Mary Magdalen to the tomb of Christ. Tradition reports that she went to Spain as a missionary. Mary reportedly died at Ciudad Rodrigo. Another tradition states that she went to France with St. Lazarus and his sisters.

>>>Mary the wife of Cleophas is mentioned in John's Gospel chapter 19:25.  This verse is repeated at every Station of the Cross!  She is referred to as the sister of the Blessed Virgin Mary although many scholars believe they are cousins

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