Patron Saint of Physicians and Surgeons  

Luke was born at Antioch in Syria. His gospels are full of love for the poor and great respect for women. He saw hope in God's mercy for everyone.

Though there is no basis in fact, Luke is traditionally perceived as having been one of the first painters of icons. Several images of Mary appeared in later centuries claiming him as a painter but these claims were proved false. Nonetheless, he is also considered a patron of painters.

Luc est né à Antioch en Syrie. Ses évangiles démontrent une affection toute particulière pour les pauvres et un grand respect pour les femmes. Il prêchait la grande clémence de Dieu qui savait toucher tous.

Quoique les mythes nous racontent qu'il ètait un des premiers peintres d'icônes (de la Vierge) il n'y a aucune preuve à cet effet. Malgré tout, il est toujours reconnu comme le Saint Patron des peintres.

This portrait of Saint Luke was commissioned by the outgoing Director of the Medical Corps, Colonel Gagné. Knowing that the portrait of the Patron Saint of Dental Surgeons was displayed in the Medical Centre she wished that the Patron Saint of physicians and surgeons also be displayed. The portrait was her retirement gift to the Medical Center.

Ce portrait de St-Luc, Patron des médecins et chirurgiens fut le cadeau de retraite du Col. Gagné (Directeur sortant du Corps Médical) au Centre médicale de la défense nationale.

In my rendition of St-Luke, he wears the military colours of the Medical Corps and the cover of his medical text carries the Corps military insignia.

Mon St Luc porte les "couleurs" du Corps médical et son livre l'insigne du Corps.

Collection of the National Defence Medical Center, Ottawa, Canada

Collection du Centre médicale de la défense nationale, Ottawa, Canada