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Mark the Evangelist, Christian evangelist, martyr, known for...
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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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✝️ Foundation of the Coptic Orthodox Church by Saint Mark

Traditional date of foundation of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria by the apostle Mark the Evangelist.
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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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