Monday, April 23, 2018

One of the Marys at the foot of the Cross and mother of an Apostle



  • St. Mary Clopas

    Image of St. Mary Clopas

    Facts

    Feastday: April 24
    Death: 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.

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