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Saint
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene (c. 1598) by Domenico Tintoretto, depicting her as a penitent
Apostle to the Apostles, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Myrrhbearer
Born
Possibly Magdala, Roman Judea
Venerated in
Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
Lutheranism
other Protestant churches
Baháʼí Faith
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Feast
22nd of July
Attributes
Western: alabaster box of ointment
Eastern: container of ointment (as a myrrhbearer), or holding a red egg (symbol of the resurrection); embracing the feet of Christ after the Resurrection
Patronage
Apothecaries
Arahal, Spain
Atrani, Italy
Casamicciola Terme, Ischia
contemplative life
converts
Diocese of Salt Lake City
glovers
hairdressers
Kawit, Cavite
Amadeo, Cavite
Magdalena, Laguna
Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon
Santa Maria Magdalena, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Order of Preachers
perfumeries
people ridiculed for their piety
pharmacists
Pililla, Rizal
Provence
Maribor, Slovenia
penitent sinners
tanners
sexual temptation
women
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