Women of the New Testament
In the New Testament, many women are celebrated and praised for their faith and good works – as well as for their role in the Christian story.
Christ raises Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
The resurrection of Lazarus is a miracle described in St John's gospel. It involved Jesus restoring his friend Lazarus to life after being in a tomb for four days.
St Martha and St Mary (Luke 10:38-42)
While Mary knelt at Jesus' feet to listen to his teaching, her sister Martha complained that she was not helping her to be a good hostess.