Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. LUCY

Christian Saint

Also known as Lucia, Lucia Of Syracuse

Patron Saint of Authors, the Blind and those with Eye Diseases

Martyr from Syracuse.

Another betrothal betrayal. She cured her chronically sick mother in gratitude for supporting her refusal to participate in an arranged marriage to a pagan.

Her husband-not-to-be was so furious he denounced her and she was sentenced to serve in a brothel. Again she said ‘No!’ and a team of oxen couldn’t shift her. So presumably she was executed where she stood. Details are vague, apart from the oxen.

Adding to the mystery she is always depicted for an unknown reason as holding a pair of eyes in a dish. These do not seem to be her own as, in the images we have seen, she is gazing heavenwards from her own head.

It’s a ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ sort of mystery. She is the Patron of Eye Diseases, so maybe she practiced ophthalmics as well.

St. Lucy Facts and Figures

Name: Lucy
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Lucia, Lucia Of Syracuse

Gender: Female
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 254-304
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 2090

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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