Saint Luke the Evangelist
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Luke the Evangelist was one of the Four Evangelists and is ascribed authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is thought to have been both a physician and a disciple of Paul. Christians have regarded him as a saint since the early years of the faith, and he is believed to have been a martyr, reportedly having been hanged from an olive tree.
When
- First attested
- 50 CE
- Attested period
- 50 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Venerated as patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, notaries, butchers, and brewers; feast day is 18 October.
Relationships
- student of
- Paul
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“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...The Eastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic church and other major denominations venerate him as Saint Luke”
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