A statue of Mark the Evangelist holding his gospel and a lion, one of four Evangelist statues in Langenlois' main square (Kornplatz), Lower Austria

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Mark was the author of the second gospel account and is symbolized by a winged lion – a figure of courage and monarchy. The lion also represents Jesus' resurrection (because lions were believed to sleep with open eyes, a comparison with Christ in the tomb), and Christ as king. This signifies that Christians should be courageous on the path of salvation.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Kornplatz, Langenlois, Austria
Photo credit: © Stephen Frost / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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