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April 25 · Feast · Red
St Mark the Evangelist
Companion of Peter and Paul and author of the shortest Gospel, written from Peter's eyewitness preaching. Tradition names him the founder of the Church in Alexandria, where he was martyred.
A prayerSaint Mark, who gave us the shortest gospel, teach us economy of word and fullness of faith.
When is the feast of St Mark the Evangelist?
The feast is celebrated on April 25 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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