Saint Luke: Apostle of Jesus and contributor to the Bible

The feast of Saint Luke is celebrated every year on 18 October. Saint Luke is known for his devotion to Jesus and his contribution to the Bible. He is often invoked for spiritual guidance and wisdom. Saint Luke, guide for devotion to Jesus and study of the Bible, pray for us to be instruments of devotion to God and wisdom.

Who is Saint Luke?

His Story

St Luke was a disciple of Jesus and one of the four evangelists in the Bible. He was a doctor by profession and wrote one of the four Gospels of the New Testament, the Gospel of Luke. St. Luke was also the author of the Acts of the Apostles, which describes the activities and teachings of the apostles after the resurrection of Jesus. He is considered the patron saint of doctors and artists and is revered by Christians around the world.

His significance

St Luke is often portrayed as a doctor, because of his detailed description of Jesus' care of his patients. He is considered the patron saint of artists, doctors, nurses and philanthropists.

Celebration of the Feast of Saint Luke

Religious rituals

Religious rituals around the feast of St Luke include the celebration of Mass, the recitation of prayers and the reading of the Gospels. Parishes may also organise processions, sacred music concerts and blessings to honour Saint Luke.

Prayer to Saint Luke

Blessed are you, Saint Luke, faithful apostle and physician of souls.

You dedicated your life to preaching the Good News and caring for the sick, reflecting the compassion of Jesus.

We pray to you today for your wisdom and your knowledge of God's word. 

We ask you to help us to live our faith with the same dedication and generosity as you.

Protect us, St Luke, in our times of sorrow and illness, and help us to heal the wounds of our bodies and souls.

May we always be a witness to God's unconditional love for all beings, as you are.

Amen.