Relics of St Mark arrived in Venice
The Relics of St Mark arrived in Venice in 828 (according to legend).
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Translatio Marci Evangelistae Venetias (Latin)
This document is the earliest description of the translation of St Mark to Venice in 827–828, and also of early Venice. This is the original Latin text.
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Why St Mark?
San Marco, or St Mark, is the patron saint of Venice since 828, and the Feast of St Mark on April 25th is an important day in Venice.