Since the early years of the faith, Christians have regarded him as a saint. He is believed to have been a martyr, reportedly having been hanged from an olive tree, though some believe otherwise.

St. Luke (flourished 1st century ce; feast day October 18) was, in Christian tradition, the author of the Gospel According to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, a companion of St. Paul the Apostle, and the most literary of the New Testament writers. Information about his life is scanty.

Luke, the writer of the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, has been identified with St. Paul's "Luke, the beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). We know few other facts about Luke's life from Scripture and from early Church historians.

Mar 29, 2019 · Saint Luke, also known as Luke the Evangelist, is widely regarded as the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. He wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else—even the Apostle Paul.

St. Luke is one of the most extensive writers of the New Testament. His Gospel is considerably longer than St. Matthew’s; his two books are about as long as St. Paul’s fourteen Epistles; and Acts exceeds in length the Seven Catholic Epistles and the Apocalypse. The style of the Gospel is superior to any N. T. writing except Hebrews.

Saint Luke, you were Saint Paul’s faithful servant and a devout worshiper of Jesus, your Lord. You placed before God your education, time, and energy so that He could use you for the fulfillment of His holy will and the proclamation of the Gospel.

Oct 17, 2024 · St. Luke, widely known as the Patron of Doctors and Painters, holds a unique place in the history of Christianity. His contributions, not only as a physician but also as a companion of St. Paul and the author of one of the four Gospels, make him one of the most influential figures in the early Church.

St. Luke is the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, and artists, and is represented symbolically by a winged ox, a Jewish symbol of sacrifice. The wings represent the call to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world. St. Luke is also known for painting portraits of the Blessed Virgin.

Oct 18, 2024 · St. Luke contextualizes Jesus’ life within a three-part historical framework, placing Jesus at the core, flanked by the era of the Law and the Prophets and the advent of the Christian Church.

Mar 7, 2017 · Saint Luke is the third of the four evangelists and the author of the Acts of the Apostles. Learn more about the life of Saint Luke.