New Martyr Mark of Crete, at Smyrna (1643)
Commemorated May 14
The Holy Martyr Mark of Crete was beheaded by the Turks in the year 1643 for confessing faith in Christ.
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, Mark, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.
Kontakion
Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr Mark; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
