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== Traditions in the south of France == | == Traditions in the south of France == | ||
There is additional evidence of the saints’ ministry in France. According to the Acts of Magdalen, Lazarus stayed in Marseilles, Mary Magdalene went to Aix-en-Provence with St. Maximin, and Martha went to Tarascon. This is corroborated by local tradition. Beneath the old church of St. Victor in Marseilles is a natural cave which is reputed to be Lazarus’ refuge. Near Aix, a relic of Mary is preserved in the Basilica of Mary Magdalene at Saint–Maximin. | There is additional evidence of the saints’ ministry in France. According to the ''Acts of Magdalen'', Lazarus stayed in Marseilles, Mary Magdalene went to Aix-en-Provence with St. Maximin, and Martha went to Tarascon. This is corroborated by local tradition. Beneath the old church of St. Victor in Marseilles is a natural cave which is reputed to be Lazarus’ refuge. Near Aix, a relic of Mary is preserved in the Basilica of Mary Magdalene at Saint–Maximin. | ||
Relics believed to be St. Martha’s are preserved in the town of Tarascon. A church of St. Martha and numerous traditions bear witness to the long-standing belief that her ministry was there. One story tells of the cure of King Clovis around <small>A</small>.<small>D</small>. 500 after a pilgrimage to St. Martha’s tomb at Tarascon and of his consequent gift to the church. | Relics believed to be St. Martha’s are preserved in the town of Tarascon. A church of St. Martha and numerous traditions bear witness to the long-standing belief that her ministry was there. One story tells of the cure of King Clovis around <small>A</small>.<small>D</small>. 500 after a pilgrimage to St. Martha’s tomb at Tarascon and of his consequent gift to the church. | ||