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Saint Mark's Church

1625 LOCUST STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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4.7 · 87 Google reviews

About Saint Mark's Church


Saint Mark's Church is a Catholic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 1625 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States. Saint Mark's Church was founded in 1848. As of April 2026, Saint Mark's Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 87 Google reviews. The Saint Mark's Church parish office answers at +1 215-735-1416.

aint Mark's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located at 1625 Locust Street in Rittenhouse Square in Center City Philadelphia. It is a parish of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Patron saint of Saint Mark's Church


Other parishes named after Saint Mark's


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mark's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Philadelphia)

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located at 1625 Locust Street in Rittenhouse Square in Center City Philadelphia. It is a parish of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

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Saint Mark's Church through the years


  1. 1848 Founded
  2. April 19, 1982 Added to the National Register

When does Saint Mark's Church hold services?


Saint Mark's Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm, Friday 9:30 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 am–1 pm, Monday 9:30 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5 pm. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.

Wednesday
9:30 am–5 pm
Thursday
9:30 am–5 pm
Friday
9:30 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
8 am–1 pm
Monday
9:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am–5 pm

Ministries and programs at Saint Mark's Church


  • · Saint Mark's Food Cupboard -Food Pantry

Where is Saint Mark's Church located?


Saint Mark's Church is located at 1625 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.94888, -75.16858, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint Mark's Church


The ZIP code 19103 area around Saint Mark's Church is home to 25,705 residents with a median household income of $93,740 and a median age of 35.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

25,705 Residents in ZIP 19103
35.3 Median age
$93,740 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Saint Mark's Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Saint Mark's Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Saint Mark's Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82003815, added to the Register on April 19, 1982.

Read the official NPS nomination for Saint Mark's Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint Mark's Church


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Saint Mark's Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1848 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Saint Mark's Church


Service window 8 am–1 pm
Nearest transit Bus stop · 167 ft
Coffee after Pizzeria Vetri · 194 ft

Saint Mark's Church by the numbers


178 Years of continuous worship since 1848
87 Google reviews to date
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Cope and Stewardson Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Saint Mark's Church


What denomination is Saint Mark's Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at Saint Mark's Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm, Friday 9:30 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 am–1 pm, Monday 9:30 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for Saint Mark's Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 215-735-1416.
Where is Saint Mark's Church located?
The parish is located at 1625 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States.
When was Saint Mark's Church founded?
Founded in 1848.
Is Saint Mark's Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 82003815, added April 19, 1982.
How do visitors rate Saint Mark's Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 87 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Saint Mark's Church?
Saint Mark's Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by John Notman.

Photographs of Saint Mark's Church


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Visitor notes about Saint Mark's Church


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Est. 1848 One of 1,792 Catholic parishes in PA  ·  See the register →
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