Mary of Bozrah
Lepers healed at Bozrah.[1] This woman from the Auranitis region was adored by her husband Joachim who had built her a refuge deep within his lands. Every evening he would go to her enclosure and, while weeping, bring her food. She had fallen ill because of her compassion, while caring for a beggar who had not declared himself a leper. Her servants, by anonymously carrying her to Jesus, risked being stoned for her sake.
Later, it was to this couple that Jesus, departing for his Passion, advises Judas to go, so that he avoids his damnation by coming with him to Jerusalem.[2]
Character and Appearance[edit | edit source]
Young and quite beautiful.
Apostolic Journey[edit | edit source]
This generous woman becomes a disciple like her husband.[3] She will see, like her husband, the resurrected Jesus who sends them to evangelize.[4]
Her Name[edit | edit source]
In Hebrew Miryam. This common name can mean bitterness or "the exalted one," "Prophetess" or the feminine form of "Lord".
Where is she mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
EMV 293 EMV 632