Saint · † c. 1444
Mark, Archbishop of Ephesus
Holy Hierarch Mark, Archbishop of Ephesus († c. 1444)
New Calendar January 19 Old Calendar February 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Mark Eugenikes, Archbishop of Ephesus, was a reknown defender of Orthodoxy at the Council of Florence. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hierarch on January 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mark as a patron when they bear the name Hierarch at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 19. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Mark, Archbishop of Ephesus, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.