Who is the author of Acts of Apostles?

Who wrote Acts of Apostles?
St Luke is the author of Acts.


Proof
The Gospel according to St Luke (Luke 1:3) and Acts (Act 1:1) starts with an introduction addressing Theophilus.

Also in Acts 1: 1-2 ,  writer is mentioning about his first book, ie, Holy gospel according to St Luke.




Luke 1:3
With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,  so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. 

Acts 1: 1-2
In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 

* Theophilus may be a name or a title meaning Friend of god.

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