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Mary of Magdala
Her importance comes from the One she followed and the message she carried: “I have seen the Lord.”
Learn About GuardianshipThe Gospels identify Mary as “Mary called Magdalene.” Luke tells us that Jesus delivered her from seven demons and that she travelled with Him among a group of women who supported His ministry (Luke 8:1–3). Her story begins with the mercy and transforming power of Jesus.
Mary witnessed the crucifixion and saw where Jesus was laid. On the first day of the week she went to the tomb. John records the deeply personal moment when the risen Jesus called her by name. She recognised Him and then obeyed His instruction to tell the disciples: “I have seen the Lord” (John 20:11–18).
Christians across denominations honour Mary Magdalene as a devoted disciple and a key witness to the resurrection. Some traditions call her “apostle to the apostles”; others do not use that title. Guardians of Magdala does not require a particular devotional tradition. We focus on the Gospel testimony itself: Jesus healed her, she followed Him, and she proclaimed His resurrection to the disciples.
Mary’s title links her with Magdala. It is reasonable to describe her as Mary “of Magdala,” but Scripture does not explicitly state that she was born there or identify a particular house or site connected with her. This distinction allows believers from Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Evangelical, Pentecostal and other traditions to engage the story on shared biblical ground.
Mary’s witness points beyond herself. The Christian hope is not founded on her devotion, but on the reality she announced: Jesus Christ is risen. Her example invites every believer to remain faithful, listen for the voice of Christ and carry the good news to others.
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I have seen the Lord!
John 20:18
Guardians of Magdala focuses on the Gospel testimony: Jesus healed Mary, she followed Him, and she proclaimed His resurrection. Make your own connection to this faithful witness and her Lord.