Saint Mark the Evangelist
Disciple and interpreter of Saint Peter, Mark wrote his Gospel in Rome before founding the illustrious see of Alexandria. After evangelizing Egypt and…
First name and chronology
Mark
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Mark, between 1 and 1965; the most famous is Saint Mark, celebrated on April 25th.
Chronology of the name Mark
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1st century Saint Mark the Evangelist Disciple and interpreter of Saint Peter, Mark wrote his Gospel in Rome before founding the illustrious see of Alexandria…
- 1-100 Saint John Mark (Disciple of the Apostles) A 1st-century disciple and cousin of Saint Barnabas, John Mark accompanied the apostles on their early missions. After a…
- 1524-1589 Marco Pagani Marco Pagani (1526-1589), in religion Father Antonio, was an Italian Franciscan priest, theologian at the Council of Tre…
- 1534-1569 Marco Criado A Spanish Trinitarian and missionary in the Alpujarras, Blessed Marco Criado died a martyr in 1569, stoned and tortured …
- 1577-1622 Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen A former lawyer nicknamed the 'Christian philosopher', Marc Rey became a Capuchin under the name Fidelis in 1612. Sent o…
- 1644-1699 Marco d'Aviano An Italian Capuchin priest and famous preacher, Blessed Marco d'Aviano was the spiritual advisor to Emperor Leopold I an…
- 1665-1725 Gesualdo Melacrino Gesualdo Melacrino (1725-1803) was an Italian Capuchin friar, nicknamed the "Apostle of Calabria," recognized as Venerab…
- 1762-1774 Marco Antonio Cavanis Venetian priest and co-founder of the Cavanis Institute, dedicated to the free education of poor children.
- 1882-1942 José Marcos Figueróa Umpierrez José Marcos Figueróa Umpierrez (1865-1942) was a Jesuit lay brother, famous for his humble service as porter at the Coll…
- 1893-1965 Ante Antić Ante Antić (1893-1965) was a Croatian Franciscan priest, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2015, famous for his…
All records linked to Mark
Saint John Mark (Disciple of the Apostles)
A 1st-century disciple and cousin of Saint Barnabas, John Mark accompanied the apostles on their early missions. After a temporary separation that cau…
Marco Pagani
Marco Pagani (1526-1589), in religion Father Antonio, was an Italian Franciscan priest, theologian at the Council of Trent, and founder of the Company…
Marco Criado
A Spanish Trinitarian and missionary in the Alpujarras, Blessed Marco Criado died a martyr in 1569, stoned and tortured by Morisco rebels.
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
A former lawyer nicknamed the 'Christian philosopher', Marc Rey became a Capuchin under the name Fidelis in 1612. Sent on a mission to the Grisons to …
Marco d'Aviano
An Italian Capuchin priest and famous preacher, Blessed Marco d'Aviano was the spiritual advisor to Emperor Leopold I and played a major historical ro…
Gesualdo Melacrino
Gesualdo Melacrino (1725-1803) was an Italian Capuchin friar, nicknamed the "Apostle of Calabria," recognized as Venerable by John Paul II in 1982.
Marco Antonio Cavanis
Venetian priest and co-founder of the Cavanis Institute, dedicated to the free education of poor children.
José Marcos Figueróa Umpierrez
José Marcos Figueróa Umpierrez (1865-1942) was a Jesuit lay brother, famous for his humble service as porter at the College of the Immaculate Concepti…
Ante Antić
Ante Antić (1893-1965) was a Croatian Franciscan priest, recognized as Venerable by Pope Francis in 2015, famous for his dedication to confession and …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Mark's feast day?
The feast of Mark is celebrated on April 25th, in memory of Saint Mark.
How many saints are named Mark?
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Mark, including Saint Mark, Saint Fidelis, Saint John Mark, Marco Criado and Marco Antonio Cavanis.
Who is the most famous saint named Mark?
The most famous saint named Mark is Saint Mark (1st century).