A Roman citizen and a Pharisee educated in Tarsus, originally named Saul, who actively persecuted the early Jesus movement.
Historically, Mary’s true significance lies in the Resurrection narratives. In all four Gospels, Mary Magdalene is present at the crucifixion when the male disciples (except John) have fled. And critically, in John 20, she is the first person to see the risen Jesus. Jesus gives her a command: "Go to my brothers and tell them... I am ascending to my Father." For this, she is called the Apostola Apostolorum —the Apostle to the Apostles. A Roman citizen and a Pharisee educated in