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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.