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Felicity Crippen's avatar

This is awesome! It was cool to recognize the photos from the article as from the tomb in Cyprus, because I was just there! Amazing!

Dominic de Souza's avatar

I'm very interested in the line of study that Lazarus is St John the Apostle. a real head turner.

J. A. Siemer's avatar

Is there any basis in the tradition for the belief that Lazarus is immortal, found in Canticle for Leibowitz? I don't know if Miller was basing that off of something or if he just made it up

Deacon Tom's avatar

I’ve come across it in some folklore, but it doesn't have any deep roots in tradition.

Tony Devlin's avatar

I always tell people that, because Jesus raised him from the dead, Lazarus did not die again. He now runs an appliance shop in Queens. The line is always good for a laugh. I had an idea for a story about a superhero team, made up of people Jesus healed, giving them super powers. Jesus heals your sight? You get x-ray vision! Super hearing! Can’t be killed! What a team!

Cameron McManus's avatar

I spent the entire feast day yesterday wondering what Lazarus DID see (and remember?) in the Limbo of the Patriarchs.

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Deacon Tom's avatar

🤣 Oh boy, I missed that one! Good catch!