In the story
- Because of Lazarus John 12:17–18
At a glance
- In Malayalam
- ലാസർ
- What the name means
- “God has helped”
- In the readings
- 1 Sunday, 21 March 2027
- Gospel passages
- John 12:12–19
Name meanings and role notes are drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.
The life of Lazarus
Lazarus of Bethany, brother of Martha and Mary and friend of Jesus. He died and lay four days in the tomb before Jesus raised him to life, a sign that led many to believe.
- Born
- Lived in Bethany, near Jerusalem ScriptureJohn 11:1, 18
- Family
- Sisters: Martha and Mary ScriptureJohn 11:1–2
He falls ill; his sisters send word: “Lord, behold, he for whom you have great affection is sick.”
ScriptureJohn 11:1–3He dies and has been four days in the tomb when Jesus arrives.
ScriptureJohn 11:17Jesus tells Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and weeps.
ScriptureJohn 11:25–35Jesus cries, “Lazarus, come out!” and he comes out bound in grave clothes.
ScriptureJohn 11:43–44Six days before Passover he sits at table with Jesus in Bethany.
ScriptureJohn 12:1–2The chief priests plan to kill him too, because many believe in Jesus on his account.
ScriptureJohn 12:9–11He later went to Cyprus and became bishop of Kition (Larnaca).
Tradition
Read it in the Bible
- John 11:1–44 The raising of Lazarus
- John 12:1–19 Bethany and Hosanna
Sources: The Holy Bible (World English Bible).
Drafted from the Bible and Church tradition. Each line says where it comes from; anything marked Tradition or History is not in Scripture itself. Waiting for review by a priest or editor.
Sundays with Lazarus
Hosanna Sunday
Gospel: John 12:12–19
Raised from the dead at Bethany, and the reason many came to see Jesus.
Also in these readings
About the icon
The Raising of Lazarus, Novgorod school. 15th century. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
