Marcus Lyle "Mark" Prophet (December 24, 1918 — February 26, 1973) was a controversial American New Age religious figure, self-proclaimed prophet, orator, and husband of Elizabeth Prophet. He claimed to be a Messenger of the Ascended Masters and founded The Summit Lighthouse organization on August 7, 1958 in Washington D.C.[1][2][3]
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- ^ "Mark L. Prophet Dies; Rites Friday". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. February 27, 1973. p. 15. Retrieved April 22, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
