Tradition and history tell us that Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead, became a bishop. What is questioned is where his bishopric was located. The identification of Lazarus of Bethany, the biblical figure raised from the dead by Jesus Christ, as the first bishop of Marseille is a cornerstone of Provencal Christian identity. According to this tradition, Lazarus, along with his sisters Mary Magdalene and Martha, fled Palestine following the early persecutions of the Church. They reportedl...
