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Saint Mark the Evangelist
Μᾶρκος
(Known as "John Mark")
Evangelist, Author of the Gospel of Mark, Founder of the Church of Alexandria
Born
c. 12 CE
Cyrene, Libya
Cyrene, Libya
Passed Away
68 CE
Alexandria, Egypt
Lifespan
56 years old
"The beginning of the good news of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God."
Archival Overview
Native of Cyrene in eastern Libya who authored the Gospel of Mark, founded the Christian Church of Alexandria, and is revered as the first Pope of Alexandria and patron saint of Venice.
Biographical Record
According to ancient Christian tradition, John Mark was born into a Jewish family in the Libyan city of Cyrene, migrating to Galilee where he became an associate of Peter and Paul. Around 43 CE, he brought Christianity to North Africa, establishing the see of Alexandria.
He authored the earliest canonical Gospel, the Gospel of Mark, and founded the famed Catechetical School of Alexandria. In 68 CE, during Easter festivities, a pagan mob dragged him through the streets of Alexandria until his martyrdom.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
GPS: 31.1989, 29.8992
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