Saint luke

Apostle Luke the Iconographer Hand-Painted Byzantine Icon

Saint of the Day – 18 October – The Feast of St Luke the Evangelist, Physician, Disciple of St Paul, Evangelist, Author of the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles and traditionall…

Learn about the life and feast day of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke who is commemorated annually on October 18th.

Saint Luke, beloved Evangelist and companion of Saint Paul, holds a special place in the heart of the Church as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. A physician by trade, Luke’s writings reflect his compassionate heart and deep concern for the poor, the marginalized, and the outcast. His Gospel uniquely emphasizes Christ’s mercy, healing, and love, revealing a Savior who reaches out to the suffering with tenderness. Traditionally believed to be a Gentile convert…

Description St. Luke the Evangelist icon May 8th, 2013 Ink, watercolor, gold leaf “Let us praise the godly Luke: He is the true preacher of piety, The orator of ineffable mysteries And the star of the Church, For the Word who alone knows the hearts of men, Chose him, with the wise Paul, to be a teacher of the gentiles!” ~ Kontakion (Tone 2) of the Feast of St. Luke Saint Luke gave us the gospel message and proclaimed Christ as the dawn from on high, alleluia! -Antiphon of the Feast of St…

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Saint Luke - Icons of the Four Evangelists