A life intimately linked to Mary Magdalene
My name is Veronique Flayol.
For as long as I can remember, my life has been intimately linked to Mary Magdalene.
My relationship with her dates back to my childhood in Saint Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, where her precious relics rest. I grew up surrounded by Provençal traditions and at the foot of the mountain where she spent the last years of her life.
She is more than a historical or spiritual figure. Above all, for me, she is a close friend, a companion of the heart with whom I have shared a deep relationship for over 50 years.
A Family Heritage and a Vocation from Childhood
As a child, I accompanied my father, who, like our ancestors, watched over the reliquary of Mary Magdalene. There, I observed the pilgrims who came to pay homage to her, bringing stories of graces received. These moments, filled with faith and gratitude, amazed me and anchored me in a conviction: I wanted, in turn, to share this transformative experience.
Guardian of Mary Magdalene’s legacy
Today, it is a great honor to continue this family legacy by watching over her reliquary.
That’s the reason why I consider myself a guardian of her legacy. For over 20 years, my work has been deeply connected to her memory. I accompany those who wish to experience an inner transformation like the one she offered me and helped me through. Because Mary Magdalene is for me a light of change and rebirth. That’s why, through my commitment, I try to transmit this strength to those who seek it.
Also, at the age of 15 with friends, I founded the Santo Madaleno association, of which I am co-president, to perpetuate Provençal traditions in celebration of Mary Magdalene. These festivals, these songs, these gatherings are bridges between the centuries, between our ancestors and us, the guardians of this spiritual flame.
A spirituality beyond dogma
I have learned over time that this connection with Mary Magdalene goes beyond dogma. Indeed, what Mary Magdalene taught me is that there is no single path to connecting with the Divine. The only prerequisite is love, and this is the path I have chosen to follow. My heart belongs to the light she embodies.
My mission: to transmit and accompany
Accompanying you, sharing this relationship, this love for Mary Magdalene, and humbly continuing to be the guardian of her legacy—this is what gives meaning to my life. Every day, I feel immense gratitude to be able to bear witness to a light that spans the centuries. The light of Mary Magdalene, a source of transformation and universal love.
Gratitude and homage to my ancestors, who, through their faith and dedication, have left me this precious heritage.
Veronique Flayol
