Saint Mark the Evangelist | Stories of Saints | Episode 231

Saint Mark the Evangelist | Stories of Saints
Saint Mark the Evangelist is traditionally identified as the author of the Gospel of Mark. A companion of Saint Peter, Mark played a key role in spreading Christianity. His Gospel emphasizes Christ's actions and miracles, reflecting a vivid narrative style.
Tradition holds that Mark founded the Church in Alexandria, Egypt, and was martyred there. Symbolized by a winged lion, his Gospel begins with the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Celebrated on April 25 in the Western Christian tradition and on May 8 in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Saint Mark is revered as a vital figure in early Christianity.