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Saint
Mark of Athens
Righteous Father Mark of Athens
New Calendar March 5 Old Calendar March 18
Why they are a saint
Righteous Father Mark of Athens is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 5. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Mark of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Mark at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 5. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Mark of Athens, 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.