St. Mark | Pray for Us
Ancora Red / S
$30.00
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St. Mark | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Mark the Evangelist, companion of St. Peter and author of the fast-paced second Gospel, is honored on April 25 as the patron of Venice.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | April 25, Feast |
| Life & Canonization | Evangelist, also called John Mark; first bishop of Alexandria; died there c. 68 |
| Patronage | Venice, Egypt, and lawyers |
| Symbols | A winged lion, a book |
The Life of St. Mark
Mark traveled with Sts. Paul and Barnabas and later with St. Peter, who called him "my son." His Gospel is the shortest and full of action, with Jesus always on the move and the word "immediately" on almost every page.
Venice loves him above all. In 828 two Venetian merchants brought his relics home from Alexandria hidden under pork to get past the inspectors. His winged lion appears all over the city, and St. Mark's Basilica is built around him.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is his symbol a lion?
His Gospel opens with John the Baptist as a voice crying in the wilderness, like a lion's roar.
How did his relics get to Venice?
Two merchants carried them from Alexandria in 828, hidden under pork so customs officers would not look closely.
What is he the patron of?
Venice, notaries, lawyers and Egypt.
What makes his Gospel special?
It is the shortest and fastest paced, perfect for reading in one sitting.
When is his feast?
April 25.