Saint Mary Cleophas, among the trio known as the “three Marys,” played a crucial role in the narratives of the New Testament. She was a steadfast follower of Christ, present during His crucifixion at Calvary and later visiting His tomb. Married to Saint Cleophas, who was Saint Joseph’s brother, she was also the mother of Saint James the Less.
In 47 AD, Saint Mary of Cleophas, along with several others, was forcibly placed on a boat by the Jews, deprived of sails and oars, and cast adrift at sea. Her voyage concluded in France, where she is said to have passed away. This extraordinary odyssey from Jerusalem to the French coast led to the naming of the landing spot as les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, translating to “the Holy Marys of the Sea.” This name commemorates not only Saint Mary of Cleophas but also Saint Mary Magdalen and Saint Mary Salome, marking their shared legacy.
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St. Mary Cleophas, pray for us.
St.Mary Cleophas,,,,,,,,,,
the pain you felt when you knelt ,,,,,,,,,,at the foot of Jesus on theCross,,,,,,,,,must be PAIN.,,,,,,,like NO. OTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Photos and Sculptures that depict the Crucifix,,,,,,,,,bring tears to my eyes and pain to my HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
St.Mary,,,,,,,,,,,,wherever,,,,,,,,that ,,,,,BOAT,,,,,,,took you,,,,,,,,,JESUS CHRIST,,,,,,was with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Praise be to God for the three Marys, for their steadfast love and courage to remain rooted on Golgatha to witness the triumph of the Cross. Let us contemplate them during each Stations of the Cross meditation. The Cross is stronger than the battle. Eradicate this virus, turn fear into festivity and rejoicing on Easter Sunday. St. James the Less, pray for us.
Ecce Crucem Domini. Fugite partes adversae.
Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David, Alleluia.
St.Mary of Cleophas, Please bless us and ask Our Lord to save us from this scourge of coronavirus.
The key to defeating the virus is homemade soup. Happy Easter
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Saint Mary Cleopas pray for us amen