Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Lazarus of Bethany: Friend of Jesus, and brother of Mary and Martha. According to an eleventh-century legend, he was the first bishop of Marseilles. The Greek Church, however, believed that his body had been translated to Constantinople.Lazaros of Bethany (1st Century): Mosaic, and summary of the Orthodox tradition that Lazaros and his sisters landed in Cyprus, where he became bishop.Sacred Heart Parish: St. Lazarus of Bethany: Brief description of his legend and cult in France.Saint Lazarus: Icon, traditional Greek Orthodox account of the career of this friend of Jesus.