Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: July 22
When did Saint Magdalen live: 1st century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Magdalen, born in Magdala (Israel), is portrayed in the Gospels as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She witnessed his crucifixion and was the first person to whom the resurrected Jesus Christ appeared. She was given the title "Apostle to the Apostles" as she informed the disciples about the resurrection of Christ. After Jesus had freed her from seven demons, they developed a very close relationship, which is why she appears a total of 14 times in the canonical Gospels.
PATRONAGE:
St. Magdalen is the patron saint of women, converts, repentant sinners, penitents, apothecaries, perfumers and hairdressers.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbol of San Magdalen is a cloth as a sign of her penitence.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Magdalena, Maddalena, Magdalen, Madeleine, Magda, Marlene, Lena, Lene, Leni