After Jesus died, Mary, his mother, is traditionally believed to have lived for some years, likely in Jerusalem or possibly Ephesus, cared for by the Apostle John, whom Jesus entrusted to her care before his death on the cross (John 19:26-27)
. The Bible does not provide detailed information about her life after Jesus' crucifixion, but it is generally accepted that she remained with the early Christian community and the apostles
. Christian tradition holds that Mary lived about 11 years after Jesus' death, passing away around 41 AD according to some sources
. The Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches teach that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed into heaven-this event is known as the Assumption in Western Christianity and the Dormition in Eastern Christianity
. This belief asserts that Mary was taken bodily into heaven, either after her death or, according to some traditions, without experiencing death
. In summary:
- Mary stayed with the apostles, especially John, after Jesus' death
- She likely lived several years after Jesus' crucifixion, possibly until around 41 AD
- Christian tradition holds that Mary was assumed into heaven at the end of her life
This reflects a blend of scriptural hints and longstanding church tradition rather than explicit biblical narrative.
