25 April – St. Mark the Evangelist

Evangelist, Martyr & Patron of Venice

Traditionally identified with John Mark of the Acts of the Apostles, cousin of Barnabas and companion of St. Paul and St. Peter. He traveled with Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey, later reconciled with Paul. According to early tradition, he served as interpreter for St. Peter in Rome and wrote the second Gospel based on Peter’s preaching (the shortest and most vivid, emphasizing Christ’s actions and the Cross). After Peter’s martyrdom, Mark went to Alexandria, founding the Church there and becoming its first bishop. He was martyred on 25 April c. 68 by being dragged through the streets with a rope around his neck. His relics were later transferred to Venice, where he is the principal patron. Symbol: the winged lion.

“The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1)

The faithful recorder of the Good News who gave the Church the lively portrait of Christ the suffering Servant — proving that humble service as a secretary and companion to the Apostles can produce a Gospel that has nourished billions and inspired countless missionaries and artists across centuries.

Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Mark the Evangelist, grant all writers, preachers, and evangelists the grace of fidelity to Your Word, courage to proclaim the Gospel even at great cost, and the ability to see and portray Christ clearly in all His mystery.

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