📚 St. Mary Magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus, honored as the “Apostle to the Apostles” for being the first to witness and proclaim His Resurrection. Scripture identifies her as a woman from whom Christ cast out seven demons, after which she followed Him faithfully, even to the foot of the Cross. She was present at the empty tomb and was the first to encounter the risen Lord, carrying His message of hope to the apostles. Her deep conversion and unwavering love have made her a model of penitence and discipleship throughout Christian history.

Lived: 1st century AD | Feast Day: July 22 | Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Penitents, converts, women, and contemplative life.

Saint Feast day
July 22GRCTridentine
Lived
1st century AD
Canonized
Pre-Congregation

St. Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus, honored as the “Apostle to the Apostles” for being the first to witness and proclaim His Resurrection. Scripture identifies her as a woman from whom Christ cast out seven demons, after which she followed Him faithfully, even to the foot of the Cross. She was present at the empty tomb and was the first to encounter the risen Lord, carrying His message of hope to the apostles. Her deep conversion and unwavering love have made her a model of penitence and discipleship throughout Christian history.

Patron of

Penitents, converts, women, and contemplative life.

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