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Saint Luke The Deacon

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

6-Feb

Died

Thrown to wild animals c.311 in Emesa, Phoenicia (modern Homs, Syria)

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Luke the Deacon, also known as Saint Luke of Emesa, was a dedicated deacon in the early Christian Church. From our understanding of historical documents, he served as a deacon alongside Bishop Silvanus of Emesa, Phoenicia. He lived during a tumultuous period of Christian persecution, ultimately sacrificing his life for his faith during the persecutions carried out by Emperor Maximian.

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