The story of their life
John Mark withdrew from one mission and became the cause of disagreement, yet later returned to trusted ministry and became closely associated with Peter and the Gospel of Mark.
Saint1st century · Feast April 25
St Mark the Evangelist
Also known as Mark, John Mark, Marcus, Saint Mark
Evangelist
Missionary
Martyr
An early missionary and evangelist whose story includes an abandoned journey, restored trust and renewed service.
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Historical context
Mark served within the mobile and sometimes tense networks of the first Christian missions.
Defining moments
- Joining Paul and Barnabas
- Withdrawing from the journey
- Receiving a second opportunity through Barnabas
- Becoming a trusted coworker and evangelist
Faith and spirituality
Recovery after failure, teachability and faithful storytelling.
Why this saint matters today
A valuable companion for people who quit, disappointed a team or fear one failed attempt ended their calling.
Patronage and intercession
People turn to St Mark the Evangelist in matters of:
Writers
Editors
Notaries
Venice
People beginning again
A prayer
God of new beginnings, through St Mark’s intercession restore courage after failure and help us tell the story of Jesus with hope. Amen.
Timeline
Sources and further reading
- https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/04/25.html
- https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/
Source-quality status: unverified prototype