October 18

St. Luke

A Greek physician who became a companion of St. Paul and is the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles — together comprising more of the New Testament than any other single author. Luke's Gospel gives the fullest account of the Nativity and alone records the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan. He is the patron saint of physicians and artists.

Why it matters for your parish: A Feast honoring the New Testament's most prolific author — Luke's parables are among the most famous stories in world literature. His patronage of physicians and artists gives him broad parish relevance.

Graphics for this saint are coming soon.