St. Mark the Evangelist Medals

St. Mark the Evangelist medal necklaces honor one of the most consequential figures in Christian history — the author of the earliest written Gospel and a firsthand companion of both St. Peter and St. Paul. Born John Mark in Jerusalem, he traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey, later became Peter's close interpreter in Rome, and ultimately carried the faith to Alexandria, Egypt, where he founded the Church and died as a martyr around 68 AD. His feast day falls on April 25, and he is venerated as the patron saint of Venice, notaries, lawyers, secretaries, glass workers, interpreters, and all of Egypt — a breadth of intercession that reflects the remarkable scope of his life and witness.

Catholics wear a St. Mark medal to invoke his protection and guidance across a wide range of vocations and life moments. Lawyers and notaries in particular claim him as their heavenly advocate, making his medal a deeply personal gift for a law school graduation or a notary public commissioning ceremony. Italian-Americans and those with Venetian heritage wear his medal as a proud emblem of cultural and spiritual identity, since the winged lion of St. Mark has represented Venice for over a thousand years. Whether chosen for professional devotion or ancestral pride, a St. Mark necklace carries centuries of meaning.

Every St. Mark medal in our collection is crafted in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Choose from sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, or 14kt solid gold in a range of sizes and chain lengths to find the right fit for any devotion or budget. Explore our full selection of patron saint medals , or browse related evangelist medals like our St. Matthew medals and St. Luke medals for complementary gifts honoring the Gospel writers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is St. Mark the Evangelist the patron saint of?

St. Mark the Evangelist is the patron saint of Venice, notaries, lawyers, secretaries, glass workers, interpreters, and Egypt. His patronage of those who work with words and documents traces back to his role as St. Peter's interpreter and scribe in Rome, where he faithfully recorded the apostle's eyewitness testimony of Christ's life and ministry. His connection to Venice stems from the transfer of his relics to the city in 828 AD, after which the winged lion — his symbol — became the emblem of the Venetian Republic and remains so to this day.

Why is the winged lion the symbol of St. Mark?

The winged lion became the symbol of St. Mark through the early Church's tradition of assigning each of the four Evangelists a figure drawn from the vision of Ezekiel and the Book of Revelation. Mark's Gospel opens with the proclamation of John the Baptist in the wilderness — a voice described as bold and direct, which theologians likened to a lion's roar — and so the lion was assigned to him. Wings were added to signify the divine, heavenly nature of the Gospel message. In Venice, the winged lion of St. Mark became the symbol of the Republic itself and appears on the famous bronze statues, the city's flag, and countless architectural details throughout the lagoon city.

Why is St. Mark the patron saint of Venice?

St. Mark became the patron saint of Venice when Venetian merchants transferred his relics from Alexandria, Egypt, to Venice in 828 AD, reportedly smuggling them past Muslim authorities by concealing them under layers of pork and cabbage. The city built the magnificent Basilica di San Marco to house the relics, and Mark's winged lion symbol was adopted as the official emblem of the Venetian Republic. For over a thousand years, Venetians have celebrated his feast day on April 25 with civic and religious ceremonies, and Italian-Americans with Venetian heritage continue to honor him as a powerful intercessor and cultural touchstone.

When is St. Mark's feast day and how do Catholics celebrate it?

St. Mark's feast day is April 25, a date celebrated by Catholics worldwide and with particular solemnity in Venice, where it is also a civic holiday. In Venice, the day traditionally includes a solemn Mass at the Basilica di San Marco, a procession, and the custom of men giving women a rosebud — called a bocolo — as a symbol of devotion. For Catholics outside Venice, April 25 is an occasion to attend Mass in honor of the Evangelist, pray for his intercession in their profession or vocation, and renew or gift a St. Mark medal as a sign of devotion.

What Gospel did St. Mark write and what makes it distinctive?

St. Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark, widely considered by biblical scholars to be the earliest of the four canonical Gospels, likely composed in Rome between 65 and 70 AD. It is the shortest of the four Gospels and is characterized by its rapid, urgent pace — the word 'immediately' appears dozens of times — and its vivid, eyewitness-style details that reflect St. Peter's direct testimony. Mark's Gospel emphasizes Christ's actions and miracles over lengthy discourses, presenting Jesus as a figure of power and authority who acts decisively in the world.

Are the St. Mark medals at rosarycard.net made in the USA?

Yes, every St. Mark the Evangelist medal sold at rosarycard.net is made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, a trusted American producer of Catholic religious jewelry with a long track record of quality craftsmanship. Each medal is available in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold, and every piece is backed by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. Free shipping is included on all orders over $40, making it easy to give a high-quality, American-made St. Mark medal as a gift for a law graduation, notary commissioning, feast day, or any occasion honoring Venetian heritage.

The Story of St. Mark the Evangelist

St. Mark the Evangelist was born John Mark in Jerusalem, likely in the early first century, to a family already connected to the earliest Christian community — tradition holds that his mother Mary's home was a gathering place for the apostles. He first appears in the Acts of the Apostles as a companion of Barnabas and Paul on their initial missionary journey to Cyprus and Asia Minor, though he turned back early, a decision that later caused a sharp disagreement between the two apostles. Mark's most enduring partnership, however, was with St. Peter, whose eyewitness accounts he translated and transcribed in Rome. The Gospel of Mark, widely recognized by scholars as the earliest of the four Gospels, is essentially Peter's testimony filtered through Mark's precise and urgent prose. After Peter's martyrdom, Mark traveled to Alexandria, Egypt, where he established the first Christian community on the African continent, served as its bishop, and was ultimately dragged through the streets by a mob and martyred around 68 AD. His relics were later transferred to Venice in 828 AD, cementing his role as the city's eternal patron.

Why Catholics Wear a St. Mark the Evangelist Medal

The spiritual tradition of wearing a St. Mark medal draws on his identity as both a Gospel writer and a patron of those who work with words, documents, and the law. Notaries and lawyers have claimed his intercession for centuries, in part because his role as Peter's interpreter and scribe made him a model of careful, faithful record-keeping. The medal typically depicts St. Mark holding his Gospel or a quill, accompanied by his iconic symbol — the winged lion — which derives from the opening verses of his Gospel, where he begins with the voice crying in the wilderness, likened by early Church theologians to a lion's roar. In Venice, the winged lion of St. Mark appears on buildings, flags, and monuments throughout the city, and Venetian-heritage Catholics wear his medal as a living connection to that history. For anyone who interprets, translates, records, or advocates on behalf of others, St. Mark's medal is a tangible reminder that their work carries sacred purpose.

Our St. Mark the Evangelist Medal Collection

Our St. Mark the Evangelist medals are made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, a family-owned company with decades of experience producing Catholic religious jewelry to the highest standards of craftsmanship. Every medal is available in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold, with multiple sizes ranging from petite to substantial, and chain lengths to suit any preference. All medals ship with a lifetime guarantee — if your medal ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, we replace it. Orders over $40 ship free. Whether you are shopping for a personal devotional piece or a gift, our collection offers options at every price point without compromising on quality. Browse related evangelist collections including St. Matthew medals , St. Luke medals , and St. John the Apostle medals to honor the full company of Gospel writers, or visit our patron saint of lawyers medals for profession-specific options.

Giving a St. Mark the Evangelist Medal as a Gift

A St. Mark medal makes a particularly meaningful gift at several specific moments in a person's professional or spiritual life. Law school graduation is one of the most fitting occasions — presenting a newly minted attorney with the medal of the patron saint of lawyers connects their career to a tradition of sacred advocacy that stretches back centuries. Notary public commissioning is another natural milestone, since St. Mark's identity as a faithful scribe and interpreter speaks directly to the notary's role as a trusted witness. For Italian-American families with Venetian roots, April 25 — St. Mark's feast day — is a cherished annual occasion to give or renew a medal as a sign of cultural and spiritual pride. Venetian heritage festivals and parish feast day celebrations also provide natural gift moments. Every order from rosarycard.net arrives in gift-ready packaging, and orders over $40 ship free, making it easy to send a St. Mark medal directly to the graduate, the newly commissioned notary, or the family member celebrating their heritage.
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