St. Lucy
Sicilian virgin martyr (c. 283-304), of noble Syracusan family, betrothed against her vow to a pagan; on the saint's denunciation by him during Diocletian's persecution she was tortured and beheaded. Roman Canon. Tradition says her eyes were torn out (whence eye-ailment patronage), then miraculously restored.
Life & Times
Born: c. 283 · Died: 304 · From: Sicily / Syracuse.
Patronage
St. Lucy is invoked as the patron of blind people, eye disease, writers, syracuse. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Those whose hearts are pure are temples of the Holy Spirit.”— St. Lucy (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Lucy, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.