Saint Luke the Evangelist 8x10in Handcrafted Icon
Saint Luke the Evangelist 8x10in Handcrafted Icon

Saint Luke the Evangelist 8x10in Handcrafted Icon

$35.00
Category
other
Size
8 × 10 in.

This deeply moving icon depicts Saint Luke the Evangelist in his most beloved role in Orthodox tradition — as the first iconographer, the one who painted the original icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. Saint Luke is shown with paintbrush in hand, carefully rendering the image of the Mother of God holding the Christ Child, while a Gospel book rests under his arm — a reminder that he is both Evangelist and sacred artist. His golden halo glows warmly against the rich ochre background, and his expression is one of quiet, reverent concentration.

Saint Luke is the patron saint of physicians, painters, and iconographers. This icon is a particularly meaningful gift for artists, doctors, iconographers, or anyone named Luke — and a beautiful reminder that sacred art is itself a form of prayer and proclamation.

  • Depicts Saint Luke as the first iconographer, painting the icon of the Theotokos
  • Holds a paintbrush and the icon of the Mother of God (MP ΘΥ / IC XC)
  • Gospel book tucked under his arm — Evangelist and sacred artist
  • Warm ochre background with golden halo
  • Patron of physicians, painters, and iconographers
  • A meaningful nameday or gift icon for anyone named Luke or devoted to sacred art

Honor the first iconographer and beloved Evangelist with this warm and intimate icon of Saint Luke.