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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saint_LucySaint Lucy - Wikipedia

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   Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), also called Saint Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia) (and better known as Saint Lucy) was a Roman Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint in Catholic , Anglican , Lutheran , and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

   • Canonized: Pre-Congregation
   • Major shrine: San Geremia, Venice

   • Feast: 13 December, 16 September (duplicate feast in pre-1970 General Roman Calendar)

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Saint-LucySaint Lucy | History, Patron Saint, Eyes, & Feast Day

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   6 days ago · St. Lucy (died 304, Syracuse, Sicily; feast day December 13) was a virgin and martyr who was one of the earliest Christian saints to achieve popularity, having a widespread following before the 5th century. She is the patron saint of the city of Syracuse (Sicily) and of virgins

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4. www.catholic.org › saints › saintSt. Lucy - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

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   St. Lucy was a fourth-century martyr who lost her life for her faith in Christ. She is the patron saint of the blind and is often depicted with her eyes on a plate or a palm branch.

5. www.learnreligions.com › saint-lucy-bringer-ofBiography of Saint Lucy, Bringer of Light - Learn Religions

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   Mar 25, 2019 · Saint Lucy was a young woman who refused to renounce her faith in Rome and was killed in 304 A.D. She is venerated as a patron saint of the blind, authors, and light, and her feast day is celebrated as a festival of light in many traditions.

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6. ucatholic.com › saints › lucy-of-syracuseSaint Lucy | uCatholic

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   Dec 13, 2023 · Learn about Saint Lucy, a fourth-century martyr who resisted a pagan suitor and distributed her wealth to the poor. Discover her legend of miraculous eyes and her patronage of the blind.

7. www.catholicnewsagency.com › saint › st-lucy-83St. Lucy - Catholic News Agency

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   Apr 27, 2024 · St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her...

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   Who is Saint Lucy?

   • Saint Lucy, virgin martyr who was one of the earliest Christian saints to achieve popularity. Because of various traditions associating her name with light, she came to be thought of as the patron of sight and was depicted by medieval artists carrying a dish containing her eyes.

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   What does Saint Lucy mean?

   • Saint Lucy’s name ( Lucia in Latin) shares the root luc with the Latin word for light, lux. Because of this connection, Saint Lucy is often depicted in art and religious custom as a bringer of light – which also ties in to her patronage of eyes and sight.

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   Who was Saint Lucia of Syracuse?

   • Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), also called Saint Lucia ( Latin: Sancta Lucia) (and better known as Saint Lucy) was a Roman Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint in Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

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   Why is Saint Lucia called Saint Lucy?

   • The island nation of Saint Lucia, located in the Caribbean, also considers Saint Lucy to be their patroness. Saint Lucy’s name ( Lucia in Latin) shares the root luc with the Latin word for light, lux.

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9. www.vaticannews.va › en › saintsSt. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr of Syracuse - Vatican News

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   Learn about the life and martyrdom of St. Lucy, a third-century Christian who refused to marry and gave her dowry to the poor. She was tortured and killed for her faith in Syracuse, Sicily, on December 13.