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Luke was born as a Greek in Antioch. According to a document from the early 2nd Century (ie around 30-40 years after Luke wrote his gospel) this is what was written about him:- Luke was a native of Antioch, by profession a physician. He had become a disciple of the apostles and later followed Paul until his [Paul's] martyrdom. Having served the Lord continuously, unmarried and without children, filled with the Holy Spirit he died at the age of 84 years
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Bible is silent on Luke's background. He is writing to a Greek person, so many assume he lived and was trained in Greece. But he was a physician and may have worked for Theophilus as he did as Paul's physician.
A good guess would have Luke as part of the diaspora since he is familiar with the priest rotations (Luke 1:1-5), was very close to Mary (Luke 2:19,51) - Jesus' mother - and wrote about 28% of the New Testament in his gospel and Acts and Paul reminds us that the 'oracles of God' came through the Jews (see Romans 3:1-2).
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∙ 13y agoIt is thought that St. Luke was born in Greece.
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∙ 8y agoAll that we know is that he was probably born very early in the first century AD.
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When saint Luke died?
Saint Luke is believed to have died in the year 84 AD in Boeotia, Greece.
Why is Saint Luke the patron saint of artists?
Saint Luke is thought to have been a painter himself.
Saint Luke's birthday?
We do not know the date of Luke's birth or death. However, he was probably born early in the first century.
When was Saint Luke Institute created?
Saint Luke Institute was created in 1977.
Did Saint Luke paint?
According to tradition, yes, Saint Luke was a painter.
When was Saint Luke's Tower created?
Saint Luke's Tower was created in 1994.
What is the budget of Saint Luke Institute?
The budget of Saint Luke Institute is 7,000,000 dollars.
What is the birthday of Saint Luke?
The exact birthday of Saint Luke is not known, as there are no historical records that provide this information. However, Saint Luke is believed to have lived during the 1st century AD and is traditionally celebrated on October 18th as his feast day.
When was Saint Luke's Northland Hospital created?
Saint Luke's Northland Hospital was created in 1989.
When was Saint Luke's Health System created?
Saint Luke's Health System was created in 1882.
Was Saint Luke born a slave?
Some sources state that Luke may have been born a slave, the son of pagan Greek parents. There is no firm confirmation of this, however.
Is Saint Luke the patron saint of artists?
Yes, Saint Luke is one of four patron saints of artists:Catherine of Bologna Fra Angelico Luke the Evangelist Michael the Archangel
