Mark — Form of Marcus. Saint Mark was the author of the second gospel in the New Testament. Though the author's identity is not certain, some traditions hold him to be the same person as the John Mark who appears in the Book of Acts. He is the patron saint of Venice, where he is supposedly buried.
Biblical namesake: Mark, also known as John Mark, was a companion of Paul and Barnabas and is traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel of Mark. (Acts · Acts 12:12, Acts 15:37-39)
Saintly namesake: Mark the Evangelist is the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark and is honored as the patron saint of Venice and many others. (April 25 · 1st century)
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