Apostle
Evangelist Luke of the Seventy
Apostle and Evangelist Luke of the Seventy
New Calendar April 22 Old Calendar May 5
Why they are a saint
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, was a native of Syrian Antioch, a companion of the holy Apostle Paul (Phil.1:24, 2 Tim. The Orthodox Church commemorates and Evangelist Luke of the Seventy on April 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Evangelist Luke of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name and at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 22. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Evangelist Luke of the Seventy, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.