Luke the Evangelist
10 — 84 · Feast day: October 18
The 'Beloved Physician' and companion of St. Paul, Luke authored both the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles — together about a quarter of the New Testament. His Gospel stands out for its literary polish and its sustained attention to Christ's mercy toward the poor, the outcast, and women. He is symbolized by the winged ox, representing the priestly and sacrificial character of his Gospel's opening scene.
