Saint Lucy ... Lucia of Syracuse (c. 283 – 304 AD), also called Santa Lucia (Latin: Sancta Lucia) and better known as Saint Lucy, was a Roman Christian martyr who died during the …

Lucy, whose name can mean "light" or "lucid," is the patron saint of the blind. She is often seen with the emblem of eyes on a cup or plate. In paintings, she is often depicted with a golden …

Dec 8, 2025 · St. Lucy (died 304, Syracuse, Sicily; feast day December 13) was a virgin martyr who was one of the earliest Christian saints to achieve widespread veneration, having a large …

Dec 13, 2025 · Lucy’s story is told in the Acts of Martyrdom: a collection of traditions, popular tales and legends. Lucy was born at the end of the third century in Syracuse, into a wealthy, …

Dec 14, 2024 · St. Lucy, also known as Santa Lucia, is one of the most revered virgin martyrs of early Christianity. Born to a noble family in Syracuse, Italy, during the third century, Lucy lived …

Dec 13, 2025 · Little is known about Saint Lucy except that she had taken a vow of virginity, and that she was martyred in 304. Yet devotion to her sprung up in the early Church, and she is …

4 days ago · 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 …