Saint Mark
Saint Mark, also known as Mark the Evangelist or John Mark, is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark and is venerated in Christian tradition. According to Church tradition, he founded the episcopal see of Alexandria, which was one of the five most important sees of early Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the winged lion.
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When
- First attested
- 50 CE
- Attested period
- 50 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Traditionally dated to the 1st century CE as author of the Gospel of Mark; venerated as saint in Christian tradition with feast day April 25.
Sources
Source passages
“Saint Mark, was a Libyan who is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark...According to Church tradition, Mark founded the episcopal see of Alexandria...His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the winged lion.”
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“Mark the Evangelist...also known as John Mark...or Saint Mark, was a Libyan who is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark...According to Church tradition, Mark founded the episcopal see of Alexandria”
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