Mirjiam, the resurrected daughter of Jairus
The daughter of Jairus, the head of the synagogue of Capernaum, dead for two hours when she is resurrected by Jesus: "Talitha koum" ("Little girl, I say to you, get up!")[1] Her father reports the words where she describes her own resurrection in GRM 266.9.
She receives the name Miriam from Mary during her vow of virginity:"Give me a name, O Mother, for my future as a virgin, for I cannot allow a man to come from this body that has been revived by Jesus. It belongs to Him alone until it is the flesh of the tombWater and my Soul in Heaven".[2]
Character and appearance
A beautiful young girl who is already a little Woman, with gentle eyes that shine in her pure and intelligent face.
Apostolic journey
This resurrected one will dedicate herself as a disciple and virgin."I am the testimony of your power, and I am ready to give it even before your Enemies, even at the cost of losing this second life which is no longer mine anyway. You gave it to me, good Master, out of pity for a mother and a father".[3]
Her name
Miryam (or Myriam) is the first name of Mary - Historical reference: Moses and Aaron's sister.
Where is she mentioned in the work?
GRM 230 GRM 266
GRM 355 GRM 366 GRM 370 GRM 371 GRM 376
GRM 446 GRM 447
GRM 547 GRM 596
GRM 610 GRM 649
Notes and references
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