{"title":"Saint Luke the Evangelist","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Luke the Evangelist (1st century AD) was one of the Seventy Apostles, a physician, and the author of the Third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. He was a close companion and fellow laborer of the Apostle Paul, accompanying him on his missionary journeys and remaining with him during his imprisonment in Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Luke is also venerated in the Orthodox Church as the first iconographer, having painted the earliest icons of the Most Holy Theotokos from life, with her blessing. His Gospel is distinguished by its tenderness, its attention to the poor and the marginalized, and its beautiful accounts of the Nativity and the Resurrection appearances, including the road to Emmaus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the repose of the Apostle Paul, Saint Luke continued to preach the Gospel in Italy, Gaul, Dalmatia, and Macedonia, and is venerated as a martyr. His feast day is October 18. He is the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, and artists. Browse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Luke the Evangelist, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-luke-laminated-orthodox-prayer-card","title":"Saint Luke Laminated Orthodox Prayer Card Orthodox Icon – Prayer Card – 2.75 x 4 inches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 x 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarry a piece of spiritual inspiration with this beautifully laminated Saint Luke Prayer Card. Vibrantly illustrated in traditional Orthodox style, this pocket-sized devotional features Saint Luke in elegant robes, perfect for personal reflection or as a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45503042355458,"sku":"ET-1767910552","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.6214146062_f6zk.jpg?v=1726589456"},{"product_id":"saint-luke-pocket-icon-byzantine-orthodox-christian-icon-2-75-4-5","title":"Saint Luke Pocket Icon Orthodox Icon – Pocket Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully crafted embroidered Saint Luke pocket icon. Intricate Byzantine-style artwork captures the evangelist in vibrant red and blue, with delicate golden halo. 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The backing helps protect the embroidery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHook Back Patch\u003cbr\u003e\nFinished with hook backing for attachment to compatible loop surfaces such as bags, uniforms, or gear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 4 inches round\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHigh-density embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCloth-backed or hook-backed finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nClean edge, no loose threads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in our studio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Important\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a finished embroidered item.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe do not sell or provide digital embroidery files.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n---","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Pocket Icon","offer_id":47537915887874,"sku":"ET-30387403193","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hook Side Backing","offer_id":47537915920642,"sku":"ET-30727156042","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7879502969_2n7w.jpg?v=1774204600"},{"product_id":"saint-luke-orthodox-icon-9x12-framed-8-3x12-embroidered-icon-hand-finished-made-in-usa","title":"Saint Luke Orthodox Icon Orthodox Icon – Framed – 9x12 – Embroidered","description":"Saint Luke Orthodox Icon – 9x12 (Framed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis icon of Saint Luke is fully machine embroidered and carefully hand finished in our Ohio workshop. 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