Mark the Evangelist Self-researched

Born: c. 5 AD, Cyrene (modern Libya) Died: c. 68 AD, Alexandria Source: self-research

The patron saint of Venice, traditionally ascribed as the author of the Gospel of Mark. According to Church tradition, he founded the episcopal see of Alexandria. His relics were brought to Venice in 828, and the basilica was built to house them. His symbol is the winged lion.