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July 29 · Memorial · White

St Martha

Sister of Lazarus and Mary at Bethany. The gospels remember her busy hospitality, her grief at the tomb, and her confession of faith — 'Yes, Lord, I believe you are the Messiah' — second only to Peter's.

When is the feast of St Martha?

The feast is celebrated on July 29 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Martha?

The feast of St Martha is celebrated on July 29 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Martha?

Sister of Lazarus and Mary at Bethany. The gospels remember her busy hospitality, her grief at the tomb, and her confession of faith — 'Yes, Lord, I believe you are the Messiah' — second only to…

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