According to the Gospel of John, Mary of Clopas 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 exegesis has commonly favoured the reading "wife of Clopas". Hegesippus identified Clopas as a brother of Joseph. In the latest official edition of the Roman Martyrology of the Catholic Church she is commemorated with Salome on April 24.
Christian feast day: Mary of Clopas
On April 24, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Mary of Clopas. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of April 24, one of 380 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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