Saint Luke of Steiris

Luke of Steiris, also known as Luke the Younger and Luke the Wonder-worker (Greek: Λουκάς ό θαυματουργός), was a Byzantine saint of the tenth century AD who lived in the themes (provinces) of Hellas and Peloponnese in Greece. He is known for founding the Monastery of Hosios Loukas on the slopes of Mount Helicon, between Delphi and Levadia, near the coast of the Gulf of Corinth in Boeotia, Greece. The anonymous Life written by a monk of Hosios Loukas who had been one of Luke's followers provides information about his life. According to tradition, he was one of the earliest saints to be seen levitating in prayer. Luke's feast day is commemorated on February 7, and the translation of his relics on May 3. His relics are preserved in his monastery of Hosios Loukas.