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Luke, St 1st century AD
New Testament evangelist

Born possibly in Antioch, Syria, he may have been the 'beloved physician' and companion of St Paul (Colossians 4.14, Philippians 24). It is said that he was martyred. He was first named as author of the third Gospel in the 2nd century, and tradition has since ascribed to him both that work and the Acts of the Apostles. He is the patron saint of doctors and artists, and his feast day is 18 October.