What happened to Mary and Joseph after Jesus’ ascension?

After Jesus' ascension, Mary and Joseph likely returned to their home in Nazareth. This is supported by the fact that the Gospels of Matthew and Mark both mention that Jesus was from Nazareth, and Luke mentions that Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth after visiting Jerusalem for the Passover.

The Bible does not tell us much else about what happened to Mary and Joseph after Jesus' ascension. However, tradition holds that Mary and Joseph continued to live in Nazareth until Mary's death. According to Christian tradition, Mary was assumed into Heaven, and Joseph died shortly thereafter. This tradition is based on the writings of early Christian theologian Epiphanius of Salamis, who wrote that Mary died in Jerusalem and was buried in Gethsemane, and that Joseph died in Nazareth and was buried in the Valley of Jehoshaphat.

It is also possible that Mary and Joseph may have traveled to other areas in the region during their remaining years. There is evidence that Mary and Joseph may have traveled to Ephesus in modern-day Turkey, as there is a tradition that Mary lived out her last days there. There is also evidence that Mary and Joseph may have traveled to other parts of the Middle East, such as Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon.

In conclusion, after Jesus' ascension, Mary and Joseph likely returned to their home in Nazareth. Tradition holds that Mary and Joseph continued to live in Nazareth until Mary's death, and may have traveled to other areas in the region during their remaining years.