Mary of Clopas
one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus
b. 1st century BC · d. 1st century
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.
Related people
- Cleopas spouse of · traditional
- Simon the Zealot parent of · traditional
- Simeon of Jerusalem parent of · traditional
Events
Commemorated
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Gospel of John 1 claim — Resurrection of Jesus
- Gospel of Mark 1 claim — crucifixion of Jesus
Glosses
- Clopas and Cleopas Two names one letter apart stand in the passion narratives and the church has never quite decided whether they are one man. Clopas appears once, and only in a genitive: standing by the cross was 'Mary the wife of…