The Collect
O ALMIGHTY God, who hast instructed thy
holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark:
Give us grace that, being not like children carried away with every
blast of vain doctrine, we may be established; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Readings: (Ephesians iv. 7; Saint John
xv. 1)
Mark the Evangelist is the
traditionally ascribed author of the Gospel of Mark. He is said to
have founded the Church of Alexandria, one of the most important
episcopal sees of Early Christianity.
Saint Mark is often depicted
writing or holding his gospel and in Christian tradition, he is
symbolized by a lion – a figure of courage and monarchy. His feast
day is celebrated on April 25.
