St. Mary Magdalene Medals

St. Mary Magdalene medals honor one of the most compelling and misunderstood figures in the Gospels — the woman Jesus called by name at the empty tomb, and whom the Church now officially titles the Apostle to the Apostles. Her feast day falls on July 22, elevated by Pope Francis in 2016 from a memorial to a feast of equal rank with the other apostles. Mary Magdalene was among the women who followed Jesus from Galilee, who stood at the foot of the Cross when most of the disciples had fled, who came to the tomb at dawn on Easter morning, and who was the first to proclaim the Resurrection. She is patron saint of repentant sinners, converts, perfumers, hairdressers, contemplatives, and women — a breadth of patronage that reflects the extraordinary arc of her life.

Catholics wear a St. Mary Magdalene medal as a sign of trust in God's mercy and a reminder that no past is beyond redemption. Her medal is especially meaningful for anyone walking through a conversion, returning to the Church after years away, or supporting a loved one in recovery. It speaks directly to the experience of being known, forgiven, and sent — which is why it has become a cherished gift at RCIA completion, women's retreats, and the feast day itself on July 22. For someone who needs to believe that a transformed life is possible, carrying her image is a daily act of hope.

Every St. Mary Magdalene medal in our collection is USA-made by Bliss Manufacturing and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Choose from sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, or 14kt solid gold, with multiple sizes and chain lengths to suit any preference. Our medals arrive gift-ready and ship free on orders over $40. Browse our full selection of patron saint medals , or explore related devotions like our St. Monica medals for another powerful witness to persevering prayer and mercy.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is St. Mary Magdalene the patron saint of?

St. Mary Magdalene is patron saint of repentant sinners, converts, contemplatives, women, perfumers, and hairdressers. Her patronage of repentant sinners flows from her total transformation after Jesus cast seven demons from her and her lifelong dedication to him that followed. Her connection to perfumers and hairdressers comes from the Gospel accounts of the anointing of Jesus's feet and the image of her long hair, which became central to her iconography throughout Christian art history.

Was Mary Magdalene actually a sinner or a prostitute?

No — the identification of Mary Magdalene as a prostitute or the unnamed sinful woman of Luke 7 has no basis in Scripture and was officially corrected by the Roman Rite in 1969. The confusion originated in a 591 homily by Pope Gregory I, who merged three separate women into one composite figure. The Gospels describe Mary Magdalene as a woman from whom Jesus cast seven demons — an affliction, not a moral failing — and as one of his most faithful disciples, present at the Cross, the burial, and the Resurrection.

Why is St. Mary Magdalene called the Apostle to the Apostles?

Mary Magdalene is called the Apostle to the Apostles because she was the first person to whom the Risen Christ appeared on Easter morning and the first to be sent to announce the Resurrection to the other disciples. The title has been used by theologians and saints since at least the twelfth century, including St. Thomas Aquinas. In 2016, Pope Francis made the designation official by elevating her July 22 memorial to a full liturgical feast equal in rank to the feasts of the Twelve Apostles — a historic recognition of her singular role in the Easter proclamation.

When is St. Mary Magdalene's feast day?

St. Mary Magdalene's feast day is July 22. In 2016, Pope Francis elevated it from an optional memorial to a feast of the same liturgical rank as the feasts of the apostles, reflecting her title as Apostle to the Apostles. July 22 is a meaningful date to give or receive a Mary Magdalene medal, and many parishes, women's groups, and contemplative communities mark the day with special prayer or celebration.

What does a St. Mary Magdalene medal look like?

A St. Mary Magdalene medal typically depicts her holding an alabaster jar — the vessel of ointment or perfume associated with the anointing accounts in the Gospels and her patronage of perfumers. Many medals also show her with long, flowing hair, referencing the image of the woman who dried the feet of Jesus. The reverse usually carries her name and feast date, and some versions include the phrase "Apostle to the Apostles" to reflect Pope Francis's 2016 elevation of her feast.

Are the St. Mary Magdalene medals at rosarycard.net made in the USA?

Yes — every St. Mary Magdalene medal we carry is made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, one of the country's most established Catholic medal makers. Each medal is crafted to exacting standards and backed by a lifetime guarantee, so you can give or wear it with complete confidence. We offer styles in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold, with free shipping on all orders over $40.

The True Story of St. Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene appears by name in all four Gospels, a distinction shared by very few figures outside the Twelve. She came from Magdala, a prosperous fishing town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, and Luke's Gospel records that Jesus cast seven demons from her — a deliverance that marked the beginning of her complete dedication to his ministry. She traveled with Jesus and the disciples through Galilee, contributing to the group from her own resources. When the Crucifixion came, she did not flee: all four evangelists place her at Calvary. She was present at the burial, watching where the body was laid. On Easter morning she came to the tomb before dawn and, when she found it empty, encountered the Risen Christ — who spoke her name, and whom she recognized in that single word. Jesus then commissioned her to go and tell the disciples that he had risen. For this reason the Church has called her the Apostle to the Apostles since at least the twelfth century, and Pope Francis made that title official in 2016 by raising her July 22 memorial to a full liturgical feast, equal in rank to the feasts of the other apostles.

Was Mary Magdalene a Sinner? Addressing the Misidentification

One of the most common questions about Mary Magdalene concerns whether she was a sinner or a prostitute — a belief that shaped her popular image for centuries. The answer is that this identification has no basis in the Gospels. It originated in a 591 homily by Pope Gregory I, who conflated three separate women: Mary Magdalene, the unnamed sinful woman who anointed Jesus's feet in Luke 7, and Mary of Bethany. The Eastern Church never accepted this conflation, and the Roman Rite officially separated the figures in 1969. Mary Magdalene is not identified in Scripture as a sinner beyond the mention of the seven demons — an affliction, not a moral failing. She is patron of repentant sinners not because she was one in the traditional sense, but because her total transformation and unwavering loyalty after her deliverance make her the supreme model of a life remade by grace. For converts, people in recovery, or anyone who has felt defined by their past, her story is one of the most powerful in the entire Christian tradition.

Why Catholics Wear a St. Mary Magdalene Medal

A St. Mary Magdalene medal typically depicts her holding an alabaster jar of ointment or perfume — the vessel that became her iconographic symbol because of the anointing accounts in the Gospels. Some medals show her with long hair flowing, recalling the image of the woman who dried the feet of Jesus. The reverse often carries her name and feast date, or the phrase "Apostle to the Apostles." Catholics wear her medal as a personal profession of faith in divine mercy — a reminder worn close to the body that God's forgiveness is not theoretical but specific, personal, and complete. She is particularly beloved by women navigating major life transitions, by those returning to the Church after a long absence, by people in twelve-step recovery who find in her story a mirror of their own, and by anyone drawn to contemplative prayer. Her patronage of perfumers and hairdressers also makes her medal a natural fit for professionals in the beauty industry who want a patron who understands their craft.

Our St. Mary Magdalene Medal Collection

Every medal in this collection is crafted in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, one of the oldest and most respected Catholic medal makers in the country, and backed by a lifetime guarantee. We carry St. Mary Magdalene medals in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold, available in multiple sizes from small charm to large statement piece. Chain lengths range from 18 to 24 inches, and many styles are available with optional engraving for a personalized gift. Orders over $40 ship free. If you are looking for other saints whose stories speak to mercy and transformation, our St. Monica medals honor the mother whose decades of prayer brought her son Augustine home, and our St. Rita medals celebrate the patron of impossible causes. For a broader look at saints who intercede for women, visit our St. Augustine medals — whose conversion story is inseparable from Mary Magdalene's spiritual legacy of grace overcoming a difficult past.

Giving a St. Mary Magdalene Medal as a Gift

The most natural moment to give a St. Mary Magdalene medal is at the Easter Vigil or shortly after, when someone completes the RCIA process and is received into full communion with the Church — her story of encounter with the Risen Christ makes the timing deeply resonant. Her feast day on July 22 is another ideal occasion, particularly for women's groups, parish retreats, or contemplative communities who mark the day with a celebration. A Mary Magdalene medal is also a thoughtful and spiritually grounded gift for someone marking a significant milestone in recovery from addiction or a period of personal renewal — the kind of gift that says "your story is not over" more eloquently than any card. Women's retreat weekends and RCIA sponsor gifts round out the primary occasions. All medals arrive in gift-ready packaging, and orders over $40 ship free, making it easy to send directly to the recipient.
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