Ss Mary and Martha of Bethany - sisters of Lazarus

[Mary of Bethany]

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Commemorated on June 4

The righteous sisters Martha and Mary were believers in Christ even before He raised their brother St Lazarus (October 17) from the dead. After the murder of the holy Archdeacon Stephen a persecution against the Jerusalem Church broke out, and Righteous Lazarus was cast out of Jerusalem. The holy sisters then assisted their brother in the proclaiming of the Gospel in various lands.

Sts Martha and Mary are also commemorated on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women.

Troparion of Ss. Martha & Mary (Tone 3)
You fervently believed in Christ and His marvelous acts, O Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus. You were adorned with radiant virtues and were found worthy to be numbered with the Saints; together with holy Lazarus pray to God for us.

 

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and then you got a life ....

 

[Mary of Bethany]

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God is wondrous in His Saints!

St. Mary of Bethany is my patron, so yesterday was my "name day", like a birthday, so I was simply trying to honor her. She chose the "one thing needful" and if I can do that, with the help of her prayers and the prayers of all the Saints - and saints - and by God's grace and mercy, then one day I may join her and all the company of Heaven.



Mary