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Lucy was a young Christian woman who had made a vow of chastity. A pagan man wanted to marry her but she refused. He went to the Roman authorities who ordered he to renounce her religion and marry the man or face a life of forced prostitution. Again she refused. When the soldiers tried to take her prisoner, they could not lift her or even budge her when she was hitched to oxen. The emperor ordered her burned to death but the flames went out. Finally, they ripped out her eyes and stabbed her to death.
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In what city did St. Lucy die?
St. Lucy was martyred in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
When did St. Lucy die?
St. Lucy was tortured and then stabbed in the throat about the year 304 at Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
When did St. Lucy's father die?
There is nothing recorded about the parents of Saint Lucy.
What age did St. Lucy die?
St. Lucy died at the age of around 20-21 years old. She was martyred during the Roman persecution against Christians in the early 4th century.
How did St. Lucy die?
She was burned, but it didn't hurt her, so she was stabbed.
When is St. Lucy's feast day?
The feast of St. Lucy is December 13.
When did Saint Lucy die?
St. Lucy of Syracuse was martyred in the year 304. The date is not certain but her feast is celebrated on December 13 in the Western Church.
Who chose to die rather to be impure?
There are a number of saints who chose to die rather than be impure. Among them: St. Lucy of Syracuse, St. Philomena, St. Agnes, St. Agatha, St. Maria Goretti, Blessed Laura Vicuna.
In what country was Saint Lucy born and where did she die?
St. Lucy of Syracuse was born, lived and died in the town of Syracuse which is on the island of Sicily in what is now known as Italy.
Why does St. Lucia wear a white gown?
In St. Lucia's Day celebrations, the white gown represents purity and light, which symbolize the light overcoming darkness. St. Lucia is seen as a symbol of hope and embodiment of light during the dark winter days. The tradition of wearing a white gown dates back to the 18th century.
When was St. Lucy's Church - Manhattan - created?
St. Lucy's Church - Manhattan - was created in 1915.
Is there a church named after St. Lucy?
Yes, there are many churches named after St. Lucy, who is the patron saint of the blind. St. Lucy's Church is a common name for churches dedicated to her in various parts of the world.
