Saint Mark: April 25

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Proper: Third Part - Holy Days.

Collect

I. Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist hast given to thy Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank thee for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord, as we offer the sacrifice of praise on the feast of Saint Mark, we pray that your Church may always be faithful to the preaching of the gospel. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preface 24 - All Saints