Saints Fun Facts: St. Luke - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
St. Luke. 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.
St. Luke: 10 Things to Know and Share - National Catholic Register
Oct 18, 2019 · 1) Who was St. Luke? St. Luke is mentioned by name in three passages of Scripture: In Colossians 4:14, St. Paul writes: “Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.” In 2 Timothy 4:11,...
Saint Luke | Biography, Feast Day, Patron ... - Britannica
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.
Amazing Facts about Saint Luke that Will Blow You Away
On October 18, the Church will celebrate the Feast of Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists, or Gospel writers. In this article, we will look at five unique facts about Saint Luke, the author of the third Gospel.
Who Was Saint Luke? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible
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 the Evangelist: Patron of Doctors and Painters
Oct 17, 2024 · Born in Antioch, a city known for its vibrant intellectual and cultural life, Luke was a Greek physician by profession before he embraced Christianity. His conversion led him to a lifelong mission to spread the Gospel, culminating in his authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Early Life and Conversion.
The Life and Legacy of Saint Luke the Evangelist - Catholic365.com
Feb 3, 2023 · Saint Luke, also known as Luke the Evangelist, was one of the four Evangelists of the New Testament and is traditionally known as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is the patron saint of medics, physicians, surgeons, …
The Life and Writings of Saint Luke, Evangelist - Learn Religions
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.
St. Luke the Evangelist Feast day: Oct 18 - Catholic News Agency
5 days ago · Luke came from the large metropolitan city of Antioch, a part of modern-day Turkey. In Luke's lifetime, his native city emerged as an important center of early Christianity. During the future...
10 Inspiring ways Luke’s Gospel is unique - Aleteia
On October 18, we celebrate the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. Which means we celebrate his Gospel, which is truly one of kind, in 10 remarkable ways. Let’s count them.