The cross used for him is an x-shaped one, commonly known as the decussate cross. Nowadays, Christians venerate it using the name Saint Andrew’s Cross.
Tradition also credits Luke as the first person who painted icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary, making him not just the patron saint of doctors and surgeons but also of artists and painters.
Reflection Date: October 16, 2021
The words of Jesus to His disciples in today's Gospel can be aptly applied to the various Saints who were very bold in their profession of faith.
