Mary Salome, mother of the apostles John and James

Galilean from Bethsaida, married to Zebedee, a relatively well-off fisherman of the Sea of Tiberias since he trades with the high priests. Mary Salome, mother of the apostles John and James, is the mother of the Apostles John and James as well as other children. Her faith in Jesus does not prevent her from having ambition for her sons:

"His mother, too, is full of consideration for me and for You," said the Virgin Mary. "She does hope, indeed, for a special place for her sons. She is a woman and she is a mother, Jesus. She must be excused."

It is she who will go to directly ask Jesus, on the way to His Passion, that her two children sit, one at His right hand, the other at His left.

Character and Appearance

She is a woman of 60 years old, married for 40 years to Zebedee. They form a united and happy couple. Salome is probably a woman of modest origin "who does not know the books", but who has a simple and upright Heart, coupled with a business sense.

She probably died at the age of 70/73, perhaps before having the pain of losing her son James the impetuous, the first apostle martyred.

Apostolic Journey

She is one of the women disciples who follow Jesus and who will be found at the foot of the cross. She will therefore witness the Passion and the Resurrection.

"Your sons, Salome, the book you like so much (Proverbs), will proclaim you blessed, and your husband will praise you in the homeland of the righteous. Go in peace. Be happy." Jesus said to her shortly before His Passion.

Her Name

מרים (Miriam).

In Hebrew Myriam (Miriâm). This common name can mean bitterness or "the exalted one," "the Prophetess" - Salome (Shelomit) is the feminine of Solomon (Shelomo) which means "peaceful" (Shalom) - Historical reference: the great king.

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Notes and references

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