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Lion of Saint Mark

*Mark the Evangelist* (Greek: Μάρκος), is the traditional name of the author of the Gospel of Mark. Tradition identifies him with the John Mark (Ioannis Markos) mentioned as a companion of Saint Paul in Acts, who later is said to have become a disciple of Saint Peter. John Mark accompanied Paul and Barnabas (Mark’s cousin) on Paul’s first missionary journey. After a sharp dispute, Barnabas separated from Paul, taking Mark to Cyprus. Later, Paul called upon the services of Mark and Mark was named as Paul’s fellow worker. Mark’s mother was a prominent member of the earliest group of Christians in Jerusalem. It was to her house that Peter turned on his release from prison; the house was a meeting-place for the brethren, “many” of whom w...

Image Icon of Our Lady Virgin Mary believed to be painted by St Luke.

Art of ancient Greek Mythology winged lion creature.

Old Photos of Baseball Players

Gondolas moored by Saint Mark square with San Giorgio di Maggiore church in the background in Venice lagoon, Italia.

The Doge's Palace and the Lion of Saint Mark in Piazza San Marco, Venice.

Amazing mosaics inside the Basilica di San Marco (St Mark), Venice, Veneto, Italy. Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

To the Rialto

St. Marks Lighthouse - Florida - blueprint drawing

St. Marks Lighthouse - Florida - blueprint drawing

Night in St Marks Square, Venice

To San Marco

An older emblem of the Rpeublic of Venice when the Dux or Doge was appointed by Roman Emperors (or Byzantine Emperors) before the rise of the Great Council and patrician elections of the Dux or Doge and the redesign of the flag into the more well known full winged lion of St. Mark.

Magnificent, with a rather coy look on his face, a Venetian lion proclaims, "Par tibi, Marce, evangelista meus". Adapted from a book about the history of Venice published in 1696.

The Sphinx of St. Mark, the traditional ensign of the Most Serene Republic of Venice, or Venezia or Veneto.