Feast Day: January 19th
The Life of Saint Mark: However, Saint Mark was not intimidated and responded with boldness saying, “The participants of the synod pass judgment on the unpersuaded of the Church, but praise the ones that stood against her, yet those that preach of her and struggle for her, they call them heretics. I however do not preach my own beliefs nor have I innovated anything, nor do I stand for some strange dogma or rule, but I abide to her extreme Glory.”…
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Prayers
Apolytikion: By your profession of faith, O all-praised Mark the Church has found you to be a zealot for Truth. You fought for the teaching of the Fathers; you cast down the darkness of boastful pride. Intercede with Christ God to grant forgiveness to those who honour you!
Kontakion: Clad, O godly-minded one, with an invincible armour, thou didst dash to pieces the pride of the Western rebellion; thou wast brought forth as the champion of Orthodoxy, as the Comforter’s own instrument and pure vessel. For this cause, to thee we cry out: Rejoice, O Mark, thou boast of the Orthodox flock.
Verse: Mythically Atlas bore the Heavens on his shoulders. Truly Mark bore Orthodoxy.
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