Mary Salome

A follower of Jesus (not to be confused with Salome).

She is said to have been present at the crucifixion and to have been one of the Myrrh bearers present at the tomb. She came to anoint him with spices. She is possibly the sister of Mary, mother of Jesus.

According to the legend she travelled with Mary Magdalene and Mary of Clopas to Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer in the South of France.

Maria Salome / Karel van Mallery

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