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Mary Magdalene, St
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Mary Magdalene, St (lived 1st century AD)

In the New Testament, a woman whom Jesus cured of possession by evil spirits. She was present at the Crucifixion and burial, and was the first to meet the risen Jesus. She is often identified with the woman of St Luke's gospel who anointed Jesus' feet, and her symbol is a jar of ointment. Her feast day is 22 July.



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