Magdalen College, Oxford
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| - | The traditional Roman Catholic feast day dedicated to Mary Magdalene celebrated her position as a [[penitent]]. This was changed in 1969, with the revision of the Roman Missal and the Roman Calendar, and now there is no mention in either of Mary Magdalene the sinner. | + | |
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| - | The Magdalene became a symbol of [[repentance]] for the [[vanities of the world]] to various sects. Mary Magdalene was the patron of [[Magdalen College, Oxford]], and [[Magdalene College, Cambridge]] (both pronounced "maudlin"). In contrast, her name was also used for the [[Magdalen Asylum]], institutions for "[[fallen women]]." including the infamous "[[Magdalen Laundries]]" in [[Ireland]]. | + | |
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| - | In the Orthodox Church, Mary Magdalene is not celebrated as a penitent, but rather as a woman who lived a virtuous life. | + | |
| + | ''Magdalen College (pronounced /ˈmɔːdlɨn/ "maudlin") is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. As of 2006 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £153 million.[1] | ||
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Magdalen College (pronounced /ˈmɔːdlɨn/ "maudlin") is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. As of 2006 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £153 million.[1]
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