The grisly story of Saint Lucy, a virgin martyr from Syracuse, whose death at the hands of the Romans resulted in her becoming the patron saint of the blind. 13th December is the feast day of Santa ...

Also known as the Feast of Saint Lucy and the festival of lights, Saint Lucy’s Day takes place on December 13. The annual celebration is known as a Christian feast day commemorating the martyr Lucia ...

I imagine the Roman governor responsible for the martyrdom of St. Lucy thought little enough of her execution at the time. She was just one more inconsequential Christian woman, killed in 304 during ...

Lucy or Lucia is one of the seven women martyrs mentioned by name in the Roman Canon, the First Eucharistic Prayer. She and her connection with Agatha, who immediately precedes her in that list, is ...

St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions, and Swedish treats — all honoring the beloved saint. St. Lucy, ...

The grisly story of Saint Lucy, a virgin martyr from Syracuse, whose death at the hands of the Romans resulted in her becoming the patron saint of the blind. 13th December is the feast day of Santa ...

Also known as the Feast of Saint Lucy and the festival of lights, Saint Lucy’s Day takes place on December 13. Sweden, Norway and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland celebrate the day in honour of ...