Her last name is unknown, if she ever had one.
The feast of St. Lucy is December 13.
St. Lucy was martyred in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
St. Lucy's Church - Manhattan - was created in 1915.
There are churches all over the world named for St. Lucy.
St. Lucy of Syracuse was born about the year 283. The precise date is not known.
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If Lucy had any brothers or sisters there is no record of them.
St. Lucy was tortured and then stabbed in the throat about the year 304 at Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.
St. Lucy's Priory High School was created in 1963.
On the Feast of St. Lucy, celebrated on December 13th, many people, particularly in Scandinavian countries, wear white robes or dresses, symbolizing purity and the light that St. Lucy represents. Young girls often don a wreath of candles on their heads, reflecting the tradition of bringing light during the dark winter months. This attire honors St. Lucy's commitment to faith and her role as a martyr, while also celebrating the themes of light and hope associated with the feast.
What was Saint Lucy's vacation in life?