often well known these days (unless you're an avid reader of The Philokalia of course!), but he's my patron saint and therefore known to me :-). More on his life can be found here, while some of his writings can be found here. May his blessing and prayers be with us all!
Musings from the Fourth Rome: A Source for Orthodox Christian News and Events
Friday, March 18, 2011
St. Mark the Ascetic
Joyous feast! St. Mark isn't 
often well known these days (unless you're an avid reader of The Philokalia of course!), but he's my patron saint and therefore known to me :-). More on his life can be found here, while some of his writings can be found here. May his blessing and prayers be with us all!
often well known these days (unless you're an avid reader of The Philokalia of course!), but he's my patron saint and therefore known to me :-). More on his life can be found here, while some of his writings can be found here. May his blessing and prayers be with us all!
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A good saint to have during this season of fasting. Nameday blessings from Ireland!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks! And he most certainly is - a healthy reminder of where I am and the direction in which I need to be moving!
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