Saints celebrated on the 31st of July
MARK THE CATTLE HERDER, RELIGIOUS
Mark (Marcus) is usually remembered on July 31. He was a cattle herder (pecorarius) who lived in Etruria and belonged to the Third Order of Saint Francis of Assisi. Mark is listed among the "blessed" by Artur*. Hueber* mentions him on January 19. (VII. 170).
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 123)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
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