Today, we celebrate St. Mark the Evangelist and My Ordination to the Diaconate (38 years)

 

 

[pinterest.com image]   Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, author of the Gospel of Mark. From Scripture, we know that Mark accompanied Sts. Paul and Barnabas on their journeys. And from tradition, he is known to have been the secretary of St. Peter and the founder of the Church in Alexandria, Egypt.    While Mark’s Gospel is the shortest, it remains a lasting treasure for all those who seek Christ. He wrote his Gospel to proclaim that Jesus was the Son of God who suffered and died to save us from sin and death. When we read Mark’s Gospel, we learn that to be a follower of Jesus, we, too, must be willing to make sacrifices, to “let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34).   As with saints generally, St. Mark’s feast day is the day of his death. On April 25, 68 A.D., he was dragged through the streets of Alexandria for his faith in Christ. During the entire time, he never ceased praising God and thanking Him for his sufferings. We encourage you to read our special page dedicated to the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, where we answer questions such as: What symbol is associated with St. Mark?  Who was the intended audience for the Gospel according to Mark? What does the Gospel of Mark say about the Ascension of Jesus? What church did St. Mark eventually found in Egypt? On the page, we also offer a free eBook, Miracles in the Gospel of St. Mark, to help you meditate on these miracles and discover God’s profound love for each one of us. VISIT THE PAGE We pray this page and eBook will deepen your appreciation for the life-changing power of Christ’s Gospel and draw you closer to Our Lord.   In Christ,   Your EWTN Family   Copyright © 2026 EWTN, Inc. 5817 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL, 35210. All rights reserved. EIN: 63-0801391 ​​ ​​