Saint Mark the Evangelist
Feast day: April 25
Evangelist and disciple of Saint Peter — feast on April 25.
Saint Mark is traditionally identified as a disciple of Saint Peter and author of the second Gospel.
His account emphasizes Jesus' action, service, and mission to the marginalized.
Tradition associates him with founding the Church of Alexandria and evangelizing North Africa.
Saint Mark is patron of Venice and a symbol of swift, concrete proclamation of the Gospel.
His liturgical feast is April 25. He is invoked for evangelizers, catechists, and fidelity to the Gospel.
Dedicated prayer
To the evangelist and disciple of Saint Peter, we ask fidelity to the Gospel and courage in mission.
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