Marcella, servant of Martha
Servant and confidante of Martha whom she assists in hostess duties.[1] She becomes one of the Women-Disciples who accompany the apostolic group, sharing the same intimacy with Jesus.[2] She has a role of provisioning like many Women of that time.
She comes to announce to Martha and Mary the onset of the agony of Lazarus.[3]
Character and Appearance
In the age range of Martha, maybe in her early thirties.[4]
Apostolic Journey
Witness of the Resurrection.
Her Name
Marcella has the same root as Marc. Etymologically Marc and Marcel mean a martyr, but the root can also refer to the God Mars.
Where is she mentioned in the work?
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There is a tomb of Saint Marcella at Saint Maximin in the Var (France), alongside those of Mary Magdalene, Saint Maximin, and Saint Sidonia.[5]-[6] Some attribute these Relics to the disciple of Saint Jerome (4th century). This is somewhat incongruous. It is more logical to extrapolate that it is Marcella of Bethany who would have followed the Family of Bethany into its exile.