St. Mark the Evangelist - Certoryje, Czech Republic
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N 49° 30.498 E 017° 15.165
33U E 663082 N 5486402
Old baroque statue St. Mark the Evangelist near the old road from Olomouc to Tovacov.
Waymark Code: WM9MQB
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/05/2010
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For a centuries have met the pilgrims, coachmen, carters and now car drivers the old statue of St. Mark the Evangelist standing next to the road from Olomouc to Tovacov in the middle of small hill gradient.
Mark the Evangelist is the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark.
Tradition identifies him with John Mark mentioned as a companion of Saint Paul in Acts, who later is said to have become a companion of Saint Peter. About 10 to 20 years after the ascension of Christ, Saint Mark traveled to Alexandria and founded the Church of Alexandria, which today is the Coptic Orthodox Church. Aspects of the Coptic liturgy can be traced back to Saint Mark himself. He became the first bishop of Alexandria and he is honored as the founder of Christianity in Africa.
Cited from wikipedia
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic
Statue Location: near the road Olomouc - Tovačov
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.