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Martha, in the New Testament, friend of Jesus, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. In Christian literature, Martha has been a symbol of the active, as opposed to the contemplative, life. Feast: July 29.

Martha

Saint New Testament a sister of Mary and Lazarus, who lived at Bethany and ministered to Jesus (Luke 10:38--42). Feast day: July 29 or June 4

Martha

personification of the busy housekeeper. [N.T.: Luke 10:39]

See : Wifeliness

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Martha (redirected from Martha of Bethany)

Martha
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