Saint Mary Magdalene

Saint Mary Magdalene is a biblical figure, a follower of Jesus who witnessed his crucifixion and, according to the Gospels, was the first to see him after his resurrection.

Christian tradition long conflated her with an unnamed sinful woman in Luke, leading to her association with repentance and reformed prostitution—a characterization now considered erroneous by most scholars.

She is venerated as a saint in Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions.

The name Magdalene likely indicates she came from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee.