The story of their life
Luke accompanied Paul and wrote the Gospel of Luke and Acts, offering an orderly account with special attention to outsiders, prayer, women, the poor and healing.
Saint1st century · Feast October 18
St Luke the Evangelist
Also known as Luke, Luke the Physician, Saint Luke
Evangelist
Physician
Companion of St Paul
A physician, careful writer and missionary companion whose Gospel highlights mercy, healing and the Holy Spirit.
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Historical context
Luke wrote within the multilingual and interconnected Roman Empire for communities shaped by Jewish and Gentile backgrounds.
Defining moments
- Joining the apostolic mission
- Accompanying Paul
- Writing Luke’s Gospel
- Writing Acts
Faith and spirituality
Careful listening, compassionate healing, disciplined research and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Why this saint matters today
An excellent companion for healthcare workers, researchers and storytellers who want accuracy and compassion together.
Patronage and intercession
People turn to St Luke the Evangelist in matters of:
Physicians
Surgeons
Artists
Writers
Historians
A prayer
God of mercy, through St Luke’s intercession guide healthcare workers, researchers and writers to unite truth with compassion. Amen.
Timeline
Sources and further reading
- https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/10/18.html
- https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/
Source-quality status: unverified prototype