One question I’ve heard a great number of times over the years is one that I have great difficulty answering. It’s troubling because I feel like I should have an answer easily at hand, maybe an “elevator speech” of sorts, but I don’t.

What does Mary Magdalene mean to me?

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Here is something worth checking out. In Jerusalem, on the Mt. of Olives, there is a Russian Orthadox church, complete with large golden onion domes, that is dedicated to Mary Magdalene. I’ve never had the good fortune to visit (someday!), and I’ve always wanted to get a better look at it. There are a few photos scattered around online, but nothing fantastic.

Until now, that is.

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So you say you’ve never heard of Lolita fashion? Wikipedia to the rescue!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolita_fashion

Now that the definition is out of the way, I can share my discovery: a brand of Lolita clothing called Mary Magdalene.

http://www.marymagdalene.jp/

(The site is in Japanese, but the images still load…)

I’m filled with wonder!

What!? You don’t see the resemblance?