Quiz on Saints’ Lives

The Evangelists (good news bearers) are the authors of the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In ancient times evangelists were also called preachers of the Gospels, and in Protestants - missionaries and preachers of the teachings of Jesus Christ.  
Matthew (symbol: Angel): A tax collector who preached in Ethiopia where he was martyred c. 60 AD.  (according to other sources he was executed in the Asia Minor city of Hierapolis).
Mark (his symbol is Leo) - nephew of the Apostle Barnabas, disciple of the Apostle Peter. He is considered the founder of the Church of Alexandria and its first bishop. He accepted martyrdom in 68.
Luke (sign - Taurus) - physician, iconographer, companion of the Apostle Paul. In addition to the Gospel is the author of the book of Apostolic Acts. He was martyred in the Greek Thebes.
John (symbol - eagle) - the younger brother of the apostle James, was a fisherman before being called by Jesus. In addition to the Gospel he wrote the Book of Revelation and three epistles, which were included in the New Testament. He was the only one of the apostles who died a natural death at an old age.