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Mark the Evangelist

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Mark the Evangelist

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Also known as Saint Mark, Mark, Marcus, Markus

credited author of the Gospel of Mark and Christian saint; traditionally identified with John Mark (20-68)

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Mark the Evangelist is a figure in early Christianity who is credited with writing the Gospel of Mark, one of the four biblical accounts of Jesus's life. He is traditionally identified with John Mark and venerated as a Christian saint, with his life traditionally dated to 20-68 CE.

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Instance of
human
Part of
Four Evangelists
Given name
Marco
Family name
Marek
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of birth
Palestine
Place of death
Alexandria
Occupation
presbyter
Position held
Patriarch of Alexandria
Religion
Christianity
Image
Emmanuel Tzanes - St. Mark the Evangelist - 1657.jpg
Said to be same as
Mark the cousin of Barnabas
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Commons category
Saint Mark
date of death
0068-00-00
canonization status
saint
topic's main category
Category:Saint Mark
described by source
Wikitólica
iconographic symbol
Lion of Saint Mark
place of burial
St Mark's Basilica
date of birth
0020-00-00
feast day
Bright Week
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Mark the Evangelist
name in native language
ܡܪܩܘܣ
significant person
Paul the Apostle
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Mark the Evangelist (Koinē Greek: Μᾶρκος, romanized: Mârkos), also known as John Mark (Koinē Greek: Ἰωάννης Μᾶρκος, romanized: Iōánnēs Mârkos; Aramaic: ܝܘܚܢܢ, romanized: Yōḥannān) or Saint Mark, was a Libyan who is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark. Most modern scholars agree that the Gospel of Mark is anonymous, though the topic remains contentious among experts. Scholarship is inconclusive on authorship; some reject the attribution to Mark while others debate the identity of Mark. According to Church tradition, Mark founded the episcopal see of Alexandria, which was one of the five most important sees of early Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the winged lion.

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