Saint Mark the Evangelist Statue | Multiple Sizes & Finishes

Saint Mark the Evangelist Statue – Hand-Carved Alpine Masterpiece

Significance & Meaning

• One of the four Evangelists; author of the Gospel of Mark, the earliest written account of Christ's life
• Symbolized by the winged lion, representing courage and divine strength
• Patron saint of Venice, Egypt, and glassworkers; venerated across Catholic and Orthodox traditions

Historical & Spiritual Importance

• Feast Day: April 25th (St. Mark's Day), celebrated globally in liturgical calendars
• Founder of the Church of Alexandria; his relics were enshrined in the Basilica di San Marco in Venice
• Central figure in Christian iconography for nearly 2,000 years

Craftsmanship & Investment Value

• Hand-carved by PEMA artisans in Ortisei, Italy—the heart of Alpine wood-carving heritage
• Premium Alpine wood with hand-painted finishes; built to endure generations
• Available in multiple sizes and finishes to suit devotional spaces, chapels, or personal collections
• Heirloom-quality piece that appreciates as both spiritual focal point and collector's investment

A reverent addition to any sacred space, combining centuries of Val Gardena tradition with timeless spiritual meaning.