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According to the Gospel of John, Mary of Clopas (Ancient Greek: Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Κλωπᾶ, María hē tou Clōpá) was one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus and bringing supplies for his funeral.
At the death of Jesus, we are told that Mary wife of Cleophas/Clopas (Jn 19:25) was present. She was described as the mother of James and Joseph (Mt 27:56) in one account, and mother of James the Less and Joses in another (Mk 15:40).
Jul 18, 2019 · Among those standing next to Jesus’ cross on Mt. Calvary is a “Mary of Clopas,” whom St. John identifies as Mary’s sister. [S]tanding by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s...
Apr 24, 2019 · After despondently viewing the death of their Lord, Mary of Clopas and her Christian sisters from Galilee wanted to anoint Jesus’ body with spices.
- Theresa Doyle-Nelson
Apr 13, 2018 · St. John’s Gospel says that Mary the wife of Clopas was among those standing by the cross when Jesus died. We believe that “Clopas” and “Cleopas” were the same person. Furthermore, we believe that this person was also known as Alphaeus.
Apr 23, 2024 · Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. John 19:25. Who was Mary of Clopas? Relatively little is known about Mary of...
Mary (2), mother of James the Less and Joseph, wife of Alphæus was the sister of Mary the mother of the Lord, whom John names of Cleophas, either from her father or from the family of the clan, or for some other reason.
