St. Lucy
Virgin Martyr, Patroness of the Blind
Feast Day: December 13
Biography
St. Lucy (c. 283–304) was a young Christian woman from Syracuse, Sicily. After praying at the tomb of St. Agatha for her mother's healing and receiving a miraculous cure, she decided to consecrate her virginity to God and distribute her dowry to the poor. Her rejected suitor denounced her as a Christian during the Diocletian persecution. She was sentenced to a brothel, but when soldiers tried to move her, she became immovable — even a team of oxen could not budge her. She was eventually martyred by a sword thrust through her throat. Her name, from the Latin 'lux' (light), and later legends about her eyes being removed, led to her patronage of the blind and those with eye diseases. Her feast day falls near the winter solstice, and in Scandinavian countries, it is celebrated with a festival of lights.
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Prayer
St. Lucy, whose very name means light, protect my eyes and illuminate my soul. Help me to see the beauty of God in all things and to walk always in His light. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Asking for Intercession
Catholics ask saints to pray with us and for us, as we ask friends on earth. St. Lucy, who lives in God's presence, intercedes before His throne. Speak from your heart: “St. Lucy, please pray for me…” You may also pray the prayer above or include this intention in your Rosary.