St. Mark

Mark the Evangelist is the traditionally ascribed author of the Gospel of Mark. Mark is said to have founded the Church of Alexandria, one of the most important episcopal sees of early Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the winged lion.

• Born: 5 AD, Cyrene
• Died: April 25, 68 AD, Alexandria, Egypt
• Feast: 25 April (Catholic and Eastern Orthodox); 30 Parmouti or 8 May (Coptic Orthodox)
• Buried: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Cairo, Egypt
• Major works: Gospel of Mark