Detail of fresco depicting Jesus praying at Gethsemane by Fra Angelico, at San Marco, Florence. This section shows Mary Magdalene reading and Martha praying.
Martha Theme Pages
A follower of Jesus and sister of Mary and Lazarus, Martha is known for her hospitality and practical nature. In the Gospels, she welcomes Jesus into her home and later expresses deep faith in him at the raising of her brother Lazarus. Her story highlights service, faith, and devotion in daily life.
This lower panel of the "Sermon on the Mount" window at Tewkesbury Abbey is by Hardman & co, depicting Mary of Magdalene, Martha, and Nichodemus.