Saint Salome lived in the 1st century in Galilee during the earthly life of the Savior. Her husband was Zebedee, and her sons James and John were among the three beloved disciples of Jesus Christ.
When they became His disciples, Salome also followed the Teacher, joining the women who ministered to Him.
Once, the Savior was going with His disciples to Jerusalem, revealing to them along the way the mysteries of God’s providence concerning His coming sufferings, crucifixion, and resurrection. But at that time the disciples were thinking about earthly honors, and Salome, also carried away by these thoughts, decided to ask Him for special favors for her sons. She dared to approach the Teacher with them and ask that James and John be seated, one at His right hand and the other at His left, in His glory. The other apostles were indignant at this request, but the Lord explained to them that in the Kingdom of Heaven those who are glorified are those who serve others in earthly life.
Saint Salome was also a witness to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, and early in the morning, together with the other Myrrh-bearing Women, she came to the tomb of the Teacher to anoint His body with spices. Salome was granted to learn of His Resurrection from an angel, and after He appeared to Mary Magdalene, she was also counted worthy to see the risen Lord together with the other Myrrh-bearers.
