Saint · 912-959
Luke the New Stylite of Chalcedon
Venerable Luke the “New Stylite” of Chalcedon († c. 970-980)
New Calendar December 11 Old Calendar December 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Luke the New Stylite was a soldier under the Byzantine emperor Constantine Porphyrogenitos (912-959). The Orthodox Church commemorates Luke the New Stylite of Chalcedon on December 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Luke the New Stylite of Chalcedon as a patron when they bear the name Luke at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 11. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Luke the New Stylite of Chalcedon, 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.