CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or in Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 21mm is the size of a US nickel 24mm is the size of a US quarter Mark the Evangelist is the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark. He is also the founder of the Church of Alexandria, one of the original four main sees of Christianity. 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. He died in the eighth year of Nero and was buried there, Annianus succeeding him. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and his symbol is the lion