Memorial
Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
- Feast day
- July 29
- Patron of
- hospitality and contemplatives
- Origin
- Palestinian
Life
Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany were siblings and close friends of Jesus who welcomed him into their home. Martha served with devotion, Mary listened at his feet, and Lazarus was raised from the dead. Pope Francis updated this memorial in 2021 to honor all three siblings together.
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