Mark the Hermit

Mark the Hermit is the name attached to a group of ascetic and theological tractates of the early fifth century, including On the Spiritual Law and On Those Who Think They Are Justified by Works. He is associated with Ancyra in Galatia and with a later life of solitude. His writings stress that baptism gives the believer all grace in Christ, and that obedience to the commandments is the way to grow into it.

Dates

early to mid fifth century (approximate)

See or city

Ancyra (traditionally)

Region

Galatia; later the desert

Also known as

Mark the Monk; Mark the Ascetic; Marcus Eremita

Notes

Little is known of his life; the Orthodox tradition venerates him as St Mark the Ascetic (5 March).

Works

• OpusculaOpuscula · early to mid fifth century · CPG 5850-5880 (not yet checked)