Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene was one of the women closest to Jesus of Nazareth during His lifetime. Her surname comes from Magdala, the town of her habitation and probably origin as well. She was a moderately wealthy woman, most likely, and among the female patrons of Christ's ministry. Magdalene is mentioned more often in New Testament scripture than most Apostles and her influence within the early Church was considerable. 
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== Facts: ==
-Mary Magdalene is the 2nd most popular woman within Christianity, taking a close second place to the Virgin Mary. 
-Mary Magdalene is considered to be one the 'bad girls of the Bible' since she was identified with the harlot who was possessed by seven devils in the New Testament scripture. Early Church Fathers, seeking to simplify Biblical accounts, associated Mary Magdalene with the harlot because she too was named mary.
-In more recent times the Church has admitted that this need not be so and that it is possible (nay, even likely) that Mary Magdalene is not the prostitute mentioned in scripture. 
-Considering her influence within the Early Church, it's safe to say that Mary Magdalene was a good leader and a person of wisdom as well.
-Mary Magdalene is a recognized Saint of the Church whose feast day falls on July 22nd. Priests who follow her are said to gain knowledge and powers over Life and Death, Wisdom, and insight into the Divine Feminine. 
-Mary Magdalene is said to have spent the latter years of her life as a hermit in the wilderness. She is often pictured dressed in nothing but her (traditionally red) hair. 
- Mary Magdalene is popular among feminists and the Magdalene Order because of her role in Western feminine art and tradition. 
-She is also popular among Occultists because of various 'secret teachings' said to be descended from her. 
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