The book “Holy Doctors” was presented to students of the medical collegetranslated

The book “Holy Doctors” was presented at the Kamchatka Medical College. The book, published by the Association of Orthodox Scientists, contains the biographies of 25 holy martyrs and ascetics of piety - professional doctors, starting from the Apostle Luke to the confessor of the faith of the 20th century - St. Luke of Crimea.

The book was presented by Deacon Igor Ryazantsev, Doctor of Economics, Deputy Chairman of the Association of Orthodox Scientists.

Father Igor briefly examined the history of each saint, starting with the Apostle and Evangelist Luke. The Apostle Paul points to his medical profession. He writes, “Luke, the beloved physician, greets you” (Col. 4:14).

In addition to this direct mention, researchers identify indirect signs in the texts of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles: Luke uses specific medical terms of that time, uses more precise and professional terms to describe illnesses and healings compared to other evangelists.

At the end of the conversation, Father Igor wished the medical students that in their future practice they would not forget about the moral and spiritual component. An example of such service can be the saints whose biographies are presented in the presented...