Apostle
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 calendar names Luke of the Seventy as apostle and evangelist: the companion of Paul who wrote the third Gospel and the Acts. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. Orthodox Christians honor that first generation of witnesses.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Luke of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Luke at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 22. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy 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.