Saint Luke was a companion of Saint Paul and a confidante of the Virgin Mary. He is widely regarded as the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, and is venerated by the Catholic Church and other major denominations. His symbol is the ox, and he is also patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, lacemakers, and others. He wrote about social justice in his gospel, which includes many healing stories that show his compassion for the sick.
Why are Mark and Luke not named as disciples? According to Christian tradition, they were disciples of apostles. Mark was a disciple of Peter while Luke was a disciple of Paul.
Some Protestants insist that they must have been disciples of Jesus. Because those Protestants insist on treating the gospels as first-hand accounts.
Story of Apostle Luke in the Bible, St. Luke is believed to be the author of the Gospel that bears his name as well as of the Acts of the Apostles.
The gospel of Luke focuses on the poor and oppressed, encouraging tenderness and compassion for the less fortunate.