St. Luke the Evangelist
1st-century evangelist, physician (Col 4:14), companion of St. Paul on his second and third missionary journeys (the "we passages" of Acts); author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, the only Gentile among the New Testament writers. Tradition makes him the first Christian iconographer of the Virgin. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Syria / Greece / early Church tradition.
Patronage
St. Luke the Evangelist is invoked as the patron of physicians, artists, surgeons, painters, notaries. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“It seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus.”— Gospel of Luke 1:3 — the preface to his Gospel.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Luke the Evangelist, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.