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Lucy was originally buried in the family mausoleum in Sicily where her body lay undisturbed for 400 years, before Faroald II, Duke of Spoleto, captured the island and transferred the body to Corfinium in the Abruzzo, Italy. From there it was removed by the Emperor Otho I in 972 to Metz and deposited in the church of St. Vincent. It was from this shrine that an arm of the saint was taken to the monastery of Luitburg in the Diocese of Speyer.
The subsequent history of the relics is not clear. According to Umberto Benigni, Stephen II (768) sent the relics of St. Lucy to Constantinople for safety against the Saracen incursions. On their capture of Constantinople in 1204, the French found some relics attributed to Saint Lucy in the city, and Enrico Dandolo, Doge of Venice, secured them for the monastery of St. George at Venice. In 1513 the Venetians presented to Louis XII of France the saint's head, which he deposited in the cathedral church of Bourges. Another account, however, states that the head was brought to Bourges from Rome, where it had been transferred during the time when the relics rested in Corfinium.
The remainder of the relics remain in Venice. They were transferred to the church of San Geremia when the church of Santa Lucia was demolished in 1861 to make way for the new railway terminus. A century later, on 7 November 1981, thieves stole all her bones, except her head. Police recovered them five weeks later, on her feast day. Other parts of the corpse have found their way to Rome, Naples, Verona, Lisbon, Milan, as well as Germany and France.
(Adapted from Wikipedia)
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Where was St. Lucy buried?
Lucy was originally buried in her home town of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. However, over the years her relics have been scattered all over Europe. For more information about Lucy and her relics click on this link.
Where is Saint George buried?
Saint George is believed to be buried in the town of Lod, Israel.
Where is Saint Anthony of Padua buried?
Saint Anthony of Padua is buried in the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy. His tomb is considered a pilgrimage site and attracts many visitors each year.
Where is St. Martha buried?
Saint Martha is believed to be buried in Tarascon, France. Her tomb is located in the Church of Saint Martha, where visitors can pay their respects and seek her intercession.
Where is Saint Maria Zavala buried?
Saint Maria Zavala is buried at the Monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Guadalajara, Spain.
Who was the father of Saint Lucy?
We do not know the names of Saint Lucy's parents.
Where did Saint Lucy come from?
Saint Lucy was from Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
What virtues saint Lucy did?
Chastity and purity were virtues of Saint Lucy.
Is there a saint Lucille?
No Lucile but there is Saint Lucy and the name Lucile derives from Lucy.
Did Saint Lucy see the Blessed Mother?
No, Mary did not appear to Saint Lucy.
Was Saint Lucy young or old when she became a saint?
Saint Lucy was 21 years old when she was martyred.
What age was Saint Lucy when she became a saint?
Lucy was martyred at the age of 21 and became a saint at that time.
How old was Saint Lucy when she died?
Saint Lucy was about 21 years old when she was martyred and became a saint.
Was Saint Lucy a lesbian?
There is no evidence to suggest that Saint Lucy was a lesbian. Saint Lucy is known for her commitment to her Christian faith and her steadfast devotion to God, rather than her sexual orientation.
When did Saint Lucy the Filipino die?
There is no saint named Lucy the Filipino but there is Saint Lucy Filippini who died on March 25, 1732, of cancer at Montefiascone, Italy.
Is there a saint named Lucile?
No Lucile but there is Saint Lucy and the name Lucile derives from Lucy.
What was Saint Lucy's ethnic heritage?
Saint Lucy was Itaklian - from the town of Syracuse in Sicily.
