65 ⟶ Mark Founds the First Christian Community in Africa

The first Christian community in Africa is founded by Mark, ...
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✝️ Mark the Evangelist's Ministry Begins

Mark the Evangelist, Christian evangelist, martyr, known for The Gospel of Mark (approximate date) (d. 68 AD)⟶
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⛪ Christianity Established in Egypt: Church of Alexandria Founded

Christianity comes to Egypt as a church is founded in Alexandria. Mark the Evangelist founds the Church of Alexandria as the first Patriarch (traditional date).⟶
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⛪ Mark Founds the First Christian Community in Africa

The first Christian community in Africa is founded by Mark, a disciple of Peter.⟶
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✝️ Death of Mark the Evangelist (Traditional Date)

Mark the Evangelist (traditional date) (see AD 61)⟶
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✝️ Martyrdom of Saint Mark in Alexandria

April 25 – Mark the Evangelist, pope of Alexandria⟶
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