St Mark is elected Pope
Pope Mark (Latin: Marcus) was the bishop of Rome from 18 January to his death on 7 October 336. Little is known of Mark's early life.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 336. This year saw 3 significant events.
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336 Timeline
St Mark is elected Pope
Pope Mark (Latin: Marcus) was the bishop of Rome from 18 January to his death on 7 October 336. Little is known of Mark's early life.
Pope Saint Mark's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope, leaving the papacy vacant
Pope Saint Mark's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope, leaving the papacy vacant
Earliest theorized date that Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by the Catholic Church in Rome to replace pagan ce
Earliest theorized date that Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by the Catholic Church in Rome to replace pagan celebrations
Events
Pope Saint Mark's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope, leaving the papacy vacant
Pope Saint Mark's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope, leaving the papacy vacant
Earliest theorized date that Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by the Catholic Church in Rome to replace pagan ce
Earliest theorized date that Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by the Catholic Church in Rome to replace pagan celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 336?
- In 336, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include St Mark is elected Pope, Pope Saint Mark's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope, leaving the papacy vacant, Earliest theorized date that Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by the Catholic Church in Rome to replace pagan ce.