Bible Figure
Mary of Rome
person in Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans (16:6)
Mary of Rome was a Christian woman whom Paul greeted for having worked very hard for the believers in Rome.
Biography
Romans 16:6 contains Paul's brief greeting to Mary, commending her for much labor on behalf of the Roman Christians. Scripture provides no further certain details about her identity, family, or ministry.
Biblical Significance
Mary of Rome represents the many women whose substantial service supported the early Christian communities even though only brief notices of their work survive.