St. Luke Evangelist (bull) with aureole
€139.69
Saint Luke, author of the third Gospel and Acts of the Apostles, patron of physicians, artists and painters.
Saint Luke the Evangelist – Physician and Messenger of the Word
Saint Luke was one of the Four Evangelists, the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Born in Antioch to a wealthy pagan family, he was a physician by profession and converted to Christianity around 43 AD through the preaching of Paul the Apostle, whom he accompanied faithfully for 17 years.
He traveled with Paul to Macedonia, Jerusalem and Rome, where they were both imprisoned. After Paul's death, Luke’s life is uncertain. Some believe he died in Thebes, others in Ephesus or Achaia. His relics are now venerated in Padua, Italy.
Luke was encouraged by Paul to write a Gospel with attention to historical accuracy. He collected testimonies, interviewed eyewitnesses – including Mary – and consulted other Gospels. His Acts of the Apostles continue the Gospel story.
His symbol is the winged ox, representing patience and sacrifice. He is often depicted as a young man writing, or painting the Virgin Mary.
Each statue is hand-carved in Val Gardena, honoring this wise and compassionate Evangelist.
Iconography: Young man with book, winged ox, Gospel, or painting the Virgin
Feast day: October 18
Patron: doctors, surgeons, painters, goldsmiths, artists, notaries, bookbinders, butchers, the sick, livestock, good weather
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Saint Luke, author of the third Gospel and Acts of the Apostles, patron of physicians, artists and painters.