St. Mark (Apostle)

St. Mark the Apostle was one of the early followers of Jesus and traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Mark, the second book in the New Testament. He is believed to have been a close companion of Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles, and his writings emphasize Jesus’ actions and suffering. Mark played a key role in spreading Christianity after Jesus’ death and is considered a founder of the Christian Church in Egypt. His legacy includes inspiring believers through his writings and missionary work. He is venerated as a saint in Christianity, with the Feast of St. Mark celebrated on April 25.