noun
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary
Refers specifically to the mother of Jesus in Christian contexts. Often appears in the compound 聖母マリア (the Virgin Mary).
from Latin Maria
See also: 聖母マリア
聖母マリアはキリスト教で重要な存在です。
The Virgin Mary is an important figure in Christianity.
noun
Mary Magdalene
Refers to Mary of Magdala, a follower of Jesus. Usually distinguished from the Virgin Mary by context or by the full name マグダラのマリア.
マグダラのマリアはイエスの復活を最初に目撃したと言われています。
Mary Magdalene is said to have been the first to witness the resurrection of Jesus.