Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Mary Magdalene
Introduction
Mary Magdalene was a follower of Christ who stood by the cross and to whom the arisen Christ first appeared. Her feast has been kept in the West since the 8th century (ODS, 357-8)
Gender
Female
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Mary Magdalene (ns)
Related Personal Names
Name
Mary (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
May 4
Notes
This is the translation, especially in the East.
Day of Year
July 22
Notes
This is the main feast day.
Saint in place-names
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