Saint Luke

Born: in Turkey

Died: 84 AD

Historian, author, one of 4 writers of the Gospels in New Testament.

Forgiveness, mercy, social justice and love for the poor were all part of his gospel writing focus.

Likely a physician by profession.

Patron saint of artists & physicians. Was a follower of Paul, ultimately to martyrdom, hanged on a tree.

Believed to be the only writer of the New Testament that wasn’t a Jew, he was most likely a Gentile.

Christian tradition states he was also an artist as he painted icons of Mary and Jesus.