Saint Lucian of Beauvais
Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis in the 1st century. Accompanied…
First name and chronology
Luke
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Luke, between 1 and 1866; the most famous is Saint Lucian, celebrated on January 8th.
Chronology of the name Luke
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1-100 Saint Lucian of Beauvais Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis i…
- 1665-1725 Gesualdo Melacrino Gesualdo Melacrino (1725-1803) was an Italian Capuchin friar, nicknamed the "Apostle of Calabria," recognized as Venerab…
- 1801-1866 Luca Passi Luca Passi (1789-1866) was an Italian priest, founder of the Work of Saint Dorothy and the Institute of the Sisters of S…
All records linked to Luke
Gesualdo Melacrino
Gesualdo Melacrino (1725-1803) was an Italian Capuchin friar, nicknamed the "Apostle of Calabria," recognized as Venerable by John Paul II in 1982.
Luca Passi
Luca Passi (1789-1866) was an Italian priest, founder of the Work of Saint Dorothy and the Institute of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy, dedicated to the…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Luke's feast day?
The feast of Luke is celebrated on January 8th, in memory of Saint Lucian.
How many saints are named Luke?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Luke, including Saint Lucian, Luca Passi and Gesualdo Melacrino.
Who is the most famous saint named Luke?
The most famous saint named Luke is Saint Lucian (1st century).