Saint
Luke of Hellas
Venerable Luke of Hellas († c. 946)
New Calendar February 7 Old Calendar February 20
Why they are a saint
The Monk Luke of Hellas was a native of the Greek village of Kastoria. The son of poor farmers, the saint from childhood had toiled much, working in the fields and shepherding the sheep. He was very obedient to his parents and very temperate in eating. Venerated as a monastic saint, honored for a life of prayer and asceticism.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Luke of Hellas as a patron when they bear the name Luke at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 7. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Luke of Hellas, 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.