Penitent Magdalene
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Penitent Magdalene refers to an event in the life of Mary Magdalene, following the death of Jesus of Nazareth, as narrated in later Christian traditions.
Overview
In the Western church, Mary Magdalene was identified with the unnamed "sinful woman" of Luke 7:36-50 and celebrated as a penitent.
Penitent Magdalene in literature & the arts
In Christian iconography, the scene was often depicted, assuming gradually a more profane character.
Related categories
See also Mary Magdalene -- Relics of Mary Madgalene