Saint
Saint Martha
- Country / origin
- Bethany (Judaea)
- Life
- 1st century
- Feast
- 29 July
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
Sister of Mary and Lazarus, who welcomed Jesus into her home in Bethany. Busy with serving, she complained that her sister did not help; at Lazarus's death she said to Jesus: I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God. Since 2021 the Church celebrates her with Mary and Lazarus.
In Scripture: Luke 10:38–42John 11:20–27
Biblical profile: Martha of Bethany →Patron of
- cooks
- housekeepers
- people who welcome others
When to ask for intercession
- too many things to do
- hospitality
- faith in times of grief
A short prayer
Saint Martha, intercede for me, that in all my work I may not lose sight of Jesus, the one thing necessary.
Written for cento53 as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
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