How old was St. Luke when he became a saint?

Answer 1

These five events described by Luke: the Annuciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple compose the Rosary. Of all four Evangelists, it is Luke who best reveals Jesus as the man and constant friend to the poor and downtrodden, comforting even the despairing thief who was crucified alongside him. There is some controversy regarding the details of Luke's death...even his age is a matter for speculation. Some maintain he was 74. Others that he was 84 or even 86. After preaching in Dalmatia, Gallia, Italy and Macedonia, Luke may have met his end at the hands of idolatrous Greek priests in Boeotia, who hanged him by the neck from an olive tree. However, other accounts propose that he died in Thebes and it is said that a secretion or balm from his holy body was used an an ointment to heal those suffering from diseases of the eyes. Miracles of Saint Luke's healing of ailments is believed to have continued for many years at the site of his grave, which would be visted by the faithful who came from both near and far. When the persecution of Christians came to a halt, the remains of Luke were transported to Constantinople under orders issued in 357 A.D. by Constantius, son of Constaintine the Great. It is in this location that his relics are now believed to lie, buried beneath the altar in the Church of the Holy Apostles, together with the remains of the disciples Andrew and Timothy. Luke, who never married, is venerated by the Church as a martyr. According to tradition, he was a skilled artist in addition to his other capabilities, and several pictures of "Our Blessed Lady" are attributed to his talented brush. Saint Luke's feast day is celebrated on October 18. He is the Patron Saint of Physicians, Artists, Brewers and Butchers and was referred to as "Paul's Disciple" by Saint John Chrysostom.

Answer 2

There is a short answer at Believe; see the Web Links section to the right for the link.

It starts, "Luke, the evangelist, was a Gentile. The date and circumstances of his conversion are unknown. According to his own statement (Luke 1:2), he was not an 'eye-witness and minister of the word from the beginning.'"

There is a longer answer and bio is from catholic.org, which starts:

"Luke, the writer of the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, has been identified with St. Paul's 'Luke, the beloved physician' (Colossians 4:14). We know few other facts about Luke's life from Scripture and from early Church historians."
Saint Luke is considered to be one of the greatest historians. He wrote the books of Luke and Acts in the Holy Bible. His influence in writing and teachings had a great impact on the Christian churches of past and present. It was in the late twelfth century that Pope Innocent III decided only the authorities in Rome could declare someone a saint. Saint Luke was proclaimed a saint long before the twelfth century. Before this time if people wished to honor the life of someone who they considered saintly a local bishop would add a new saint's day feast day to the church calendar. Saint Luke's feast day is on October 18th.

Answer 3

Saint Mark did not ask to become a saint, in The Bible he is called a deciple and a apostle. we are all desiples if we believe in Jesus and follow His teachings, in this matter we are saints according to the washing of His blood. Catholics call him a saint in a way of high respect. I hope that I was some help.
St. Mark the Evangelist wasn't formally canonized. He was officially recognized as a Saint in the earliest days of the Christian Community

Answer 4

St. Luke was declared a saint before the official canonization
process was instituted in the 12th century. He would have been declared a
saint to the bishop by those who knew him best and were familiar with his
life and merits. The local bishop would them make the decision. Today
only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred
Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not
create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for
sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emmulation. In other
words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured
that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a
number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a
saint. Luke was not canonized. he was declared a saint by the early Christian community.

Answer 5

Luke was not canonized. He was declared a saint by the early Christian community long before the official canonization process was instituted in 12th century. This would have occurred soon after his death, probably sometime in the 1st or 2nd century.

Answer 6

Saint Luke is traditionally believed to have been around 84 years old at the time of his martyrdom, which led to his recognition as a saint in the Christian tradition.

Answer 7

It isn't known how Luke became a Christian.

Answer 8

Luke became a saint when he entered Heaven and we do not know when he died or how he died.

Answer 9

There are many, many saints named John. You need to be specific.

Answer 10

How did Saint John Navisko become a saint