Mary

Lore & Background

The source article lists New Testament people named Mary, including Mary, mother of Jesus (also called the Blessed Virgin Mary), Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Mary, mother of James, Mary of Clopas, Mary, mother of John Mark, Mary of Egypt, and Mary of Rome. It does not specify which Mary was present at Jesus' resurrection or at the crucifixion beyond these entries.

Reader's Guide

The source article provides a disambiguation page for the name Mary, covering people (including religious figures, royalty, and other individuals), arts and entertainment (fictional characters, film, music, novels, television, theater), places, ships, and other uses such as storms, a lunar crater, an elephant, and a programming language.

Did You Know?

• Mary, mother of Jesus, is also called the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Mary Magdalene is a devoted follower of Jesus.
• Mary of Bethany is considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene.
• Mary of Egypt is the patron saint of penitents.
• Mary the Jewess is one of the reputed founders of alchemy.

Notable Quotes (Wikiquote)

"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." — Mary "Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum: Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et in hora mortis. Amen." — Mary "Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death. Amen." — Mary "Ave Maria (Hail Mary), also called The Angelic Salutation, traditional prayer (ca. 1050)." — Mary