Search results
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.
- Pre-Congregation
- San Geremia, Venice
- 13 December, 16 September (duplicate feast in pre-1970 General Roman Calendar)
St. Lucy was a fourth-century martyr who lost her eyes and her life for her faith in Christ. She is the patron saint of the blind and is often depicted with a plate of eyes and a palm branch.
Mar 22, 2024 · 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. Because of various traditions associating her name with light, she ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 25, 2019 · Saint Lucy was an early Christian martyr who was burned at the stake for her faith in ancient Rome. She is one of the most highly venerated saints in Christianity and the patron saint of the blind, authors, and Syracuse. Her feast day is celebrated as a festival of light on December 13.
- Amanda Prahl
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, but her body remained unharmed by fire and sword.
Dec 13, 2023 · Learn about Saint Lucy, a fourth-century woman who resisted a pagan suitor, distributed her wealth to the poor, and suffered a martyr's death. Discover her legend of miraculous eyes and her role as a symbol of light and courage.
People also ask
What does Saint Lucy mean?
Who was Saint Lucia of Syracuse?
Why is Lucy a patron saint?
Why is Saint Lucy important?
St. Lucy was a virgin and martyr who offered her eyes to God in a brothel and died of the wounds she received. She was honoured as a glorious virgin and martyr by the church, and her relics are venerated in many places. Learn more about her life, virtues, and intercession for the eyes from EWTN.
