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According to the Gospel of John, Mary of Clopas ( Ancient Greek: Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Κλωπᾶ, María hē tou Clōpá) was one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus and bringing supplies for his funeral. The expression Mary of Clopas in the Greek text is ambiguous as to whether Mary was the daughter or wife of Clopas, but ...
At the death of Jesus, we are told that Mary wife of Cleophas/Clopas (Jn 19:25) was present. She was described as the mother of James and Joseph (Mt 27:56) in one account, and mother of James the Less and Joses in another (Mk 15:40). On the other hand, James is described as the son of Alphaeus in the synoptic Gospels' listing of the Apostles ...
Mary, The (Wife) Of Clopas. ( Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Κλωπᾶ, A. V. "of Cleophas"), described by John as standing by the cross of Jesus in company with his mother and Mary Magdalene ( Joh 19:25 ). The same group of women is described by Matthew as consisting of Mary Magdalene, and Mary [the mother] of James and Joses, and the mother of ...
Jan 19, 2022 · According to church tradition, Cleopas was Joseph’s younger brother — yes, that Joseph — Mary’s husband. What gets even more intriguing is that Mary, Cleopas’ wife, seems to also be ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Mary of Clopas, though briefly mentioned, offers us a powerful lesson in faith, love, and steadfastness. Her presence at the cross speaks volumes about the strength that resides within the human spirit, even in the most trying of times. May her example inspire us to stand firm in our faith and love, even when faced with the most challenging ...
Apr 24, 2019 · A Novena of Days with St. Mary of Clopas. Older saint books probably have the feast of St. Mary of Clopas listed as April 9; however, in the updated 2004 edition of the Roman Martyrology, you will ...
CLOPAS klō’ pəs ( Κλωπᾶς, G3116, prob. of Sem. origin, possibly a transliterated form of חלפי, cf. Gr. ̔Αλφαῖος, G271 ). Clopas was the husband, or possibly the son or father, of one of the women who stood at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified ( John 19:25 ). His wife’s name was Mary, and she was ...
