Martyr
Mark of the Thebaid
Martyr of the Thebaid, who suffered for Christ.
- Feast
- October 27old style November 9
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Mark of the Thebaid suffered in Asia for the preaching of Christianity. After cruel torments he was put to death. The Azbyka page says nothing else of his life and gives no date or circumstance.
He is commemorated on 9 November, in the new style.
Commemorated the same day October 27
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