Marta. Saint Martha lived in the city of Bethany near Jerusalem. She was the sister of Mary and Lazarus. The family were dear friends of Jesus and were also anxious when they came to visit him: "Jesus loved Martha, Mary and Lazarus" (Santa Marta - Saints and Angels). Martha continued to serve the lord every time she came to visit him. One day while Martha was cooking Jesus and his disciples. Martha understood that her sister Mary could be of great use. She went to Jesus and asked for his help and Jesus said to her: “Martha Martha, you are anxious about many things, but only one thing is necessary. Mary chose the best part.” Saint Martha adored Jesus and entrusted her life and that of the rest of her family to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Santa Marta is the patroness of all the jobs that seem boring and unpleasant to do but her role is to give us the joyful attitude to complete them, patroness of servants and cooks, (Biography of Santa.
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