When is Mark's name day?translated

In the Orthodox Church, the name Mark is known primarily thanks to the Apostle and Evangelist Mark. One of his memorial days falls on November 12th. Congratulations to the birthday people! Church tradition preserves the memory of other saints with this name.

Apostle and Evangelist Mark

Days of remembrance: November 12, May 8, January 17 (Cathedral of the 70 Apostles).

Evangelist Mark is one of the seventy apostles. From the Acts of the Apostles it is known that he was also called John. According to church tradition, he was the nephew of the Apostle Barnabas, a companion of the Apostle Paul. However, Mark considered the Apostle Peter to be his mentor in the faith. According to legend, it was from the words of Peter that he wrote down the Gospel.

Apostle Mark founded the Church in Egypt and became the first bishop of Alexandria. Here, according to church tradition, he suffered martyrdom at the hands of the pagans on Easter Day.

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