Martha
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For other uses, see Martha (disambiguation) and Martha (given name).
Martha (Aramaic: מָרְתָא) is a biblical figure described in the Gospels of Luke and John. Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was witness to Jesus resurrecting her brother, Lazarus.
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Martha of Bethany | |
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Virgin | |
Born | probably Iudaea Province, Roman Empire |
Died | traditionally Larnaca, Cyprus, Roman Empire or Tarascon, Gallia Narbonensis, Roman Empire |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Christianity, Anglican Communion, Lutheran Church |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Feast | 29 July (Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran), 4 June (Eastern Orthodox) |
Attributes | broom; keys; Tarasque;[1] |
Patronage | butlers; cooks; dietitians; domestic servants; homemakers; hotel-keepers; housemaids; housewives; innkeepers; laundry workers; maids; servants; servers; single laywomen; travellers; Tarascon; Villajoyosa, Spain; Pateros, Philippines; Malagasang II, Imus, Cavite, Philippines |
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