Saint Luke the Younger was born on the Greek island of Aegina, the third child among seven siblings, to a family of farmers. Due to attacks by Saracen raiders, his family was forced to relocate to Thessaly. Here, young Luke worked in the fields and shepherded sheep, showing early signs of deep charity that often puzzled his parents.

Known for his exceptional kindness, Luke regularly gave away his food to the hungry and did not hesitate to offer his clothing to beggars. He even went as far as scattering half of the seeds meant for his family’s fields into the fields of the impoverished neighbors. Despite the prosperity of their crops, his parents disapproved of his actions.

Following his father’s death, Luke, driven by a deeper spiritual calling, chose the path of a hermit, much to his mother’s dismay who had hoped for a more conventional life for him. His journey in pursuit of this calling was not easy; he was once mistakenly captured by tribesmen who thought he was a runaway slave and subsequently imprisoned.

After his release and return home, Luke faced ridicule for his failed attempt to leave. However, his fate took a turn when two monks journeying to the Holy Land convinced his mother to let him join a monastery in Athens. His stay there was short-lived, as his superior sent him back home, citing a vision of his mother needing him.

Over time, his mother came to understand and accept his religious vocation. Luke then established his hermitage on Mount Joannitsa, near Corinth. He became renowned for his holiness and the miracles attributed to him, earning him the title of a “miracle worker.” His popularity continued to grow, and following his death, his cell was transformed into an oratory, a testament to his lasting impact and spiritual legacy.

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15 COMMENTS

  1. St. Luke the younger pray for me so I may become a more spiritual man and that my heart softens to be able to accept The Love of The Lord so I can spread His Kindness and Mercy..

  2. St. Luke please pray for my husband to accept the LORD and leave his alcohol abuse. Please send the HOLY
    SPIRIT for him to live a life that will glorify the LORD. In JESUS name AMEN. LORD GRACIOUSLY HEAR MY PRAYERS.

  3. Most wonderful St. Luke
    you are animated by
    the Heavenly Spirit of Love.
    In faithfully detailing
    the humanity of Jesus,
    you also showed His Divinity
    and His genuine compassion
    for all human beings.

    May the Holy Spirit,
    instructor of the faithful,
    help me to understand
    Christ’s words
    and faithfully apply them
    in my life.
    Amen.

  4. We are ALL children of GOD,
    and GOD comes to us many times throughout our lives!!!!!!!!
    He came to ST.LUKE when he was a CHILD,
    He came to St.Luke when he was ABLE to follow Our Lord Jesus Christ !!!!!!!!!
    Christ is ALWAYS with us,
    We need to LISTEN as ST.LIKE NEVER STOPPED ,,,,,,,HEARING!!!!!!!!!!

    P.S. I AM UNABLE TO LEAVE “””””A COMMENT “”””””

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