Feast Day 18th OCTOBER

– Patron Saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, surgeons, students and butchers –

Almighty God, Who didst inspire Thy servant St. Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of Thy Son: Graciously continue in Thy Church the love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of Thy Name; through the same Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

St. Luke, ora pro nobis!

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Prayer for Intercession of St. Luke for those Undergoing Surgery

Most charming and saintly physician, thou wert animated by the heavenly Spirit of Love. In faithfully detailing of the humanity of Jesus, thou also showed His Divinity and His genuine compassion for all human beings. Inspire our physicians with thine professionalism and with the divine compassion for their patients. Enable them to cure the ills of both body and spirit that afflict so many in our day. Amen.

St. Luke, ora pro nobis!

 

• See the Aletia.com article on the 4 Marian Icons attributed to St. Luke, including the original Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.