Mary Magdalene
Apostle
Commemorated July 22
The great and holy myrrh-bearer Mary Magdalene , Equal of the Apostles , was a disciple of Jesus named Mary from Magdala, a town in Galilee. Her feast is celebrated on July 22 , and she is also remembered on the Sunday of Myrrh-bearing Women . She is known in some traditions as the Apostle to the Apostles because she was the one who announced the resurrection of Christ to the Eleven. She has an Akathist hymn dedicated to her. 1
Troparion
The honorable Mary Magdalene followed after Christ,
Who for our sake was born of the Virgin,
keeping His precepts and laws.
Wherefore, celebrating thy most holy memory today,
through thy supplications we receive remission of sins.
Kontakion
Standing before the Cross of the Savior with many others,
suffering with the Mother of the Lord and pouring forth tears,
the all-glorious one made this offering as praise, saying:
"What is this strange wonder? Is it Thy will to suffer, O Thou Who sustainest all creation?
Glory to Thy dominion!"