Luke of Padua was a 13th-century Italian priest and member of the Franciscan Order. Born in Padua, he reportedly entered the order at age 25 after being vested by Francis of Assisi. He was a close companion of Anthony of Padua, assisting the saint with his sermons and participating in his prayers. Following the death of Anthony, Luke continued to pray to him, eventually seeing Padua liberated from the rule of Ezzelino III da Romano in 1256.