Saint Lucius of Chur
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| Saint Lucius of Chur | |
| Feast Day | December 02 (Chur); December 03 (universal) |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Chur; Graubünden; brewers |
| Birthplace | Britain (tradition) |
| Death Place | Chur, Raetia, Roman Empire |
| Cause of Death | martyrdom (tradition) |
| Primary Shrine | Chur Cathedral (Cathedral of the Assumption), Hof 18, 7000 Chur, Switzerland |
Saint Lucius of Chur (Latin: Lucius Curiensis; died c. 176–180 AD) is the traditional first bishop of Chur in Raetia and patron saint of the Diocese of Chur, Switzerland.[1] According to 8th–9th-century legends preserved in the Passio Sancti Lucii and the Vita Sancti Lucii, Lucius was a British king or nobleman who, with his sister Emerita, was sent by Pope Eleutherius (c. 174–189) as missionary to the Rhaetian Alps, converting the population and becoming the first bishop of Chur before martyrdom under Emperor Marcus Aurelius.[2]
Historical evidence for Lucius is extremely limited. The earliest mention of a bishop of Chur is Asinio in 451 at the Council of Milan; no 2nd-century bishop is attested. The Lucius legend first appears in the 8th century and is almost certainly a later invention to give the see of Chur apostolic antiquity, possibly conflating with the Lucius of the British king legend in Bede (HE I.4).[3] Despite historical doubts, Lucius has been venerated without interruption since the Middle Ages; his feast is 2/3 December. Patron of Chur and Graubünden, he is invoked by brewers due to legendary association with three loaves.
Biography
Birth
No reliable historical data exist concerning the birth of Saint Lucius of Chur. The 8th-century legend claims he was of British royal blood.
Early Life
No information survives.
Occupation
According to legend, first bishop of Chur (c. 176–180).
Vocation
Lucius’ legendary vocation was missionary bishop to the Rhaetian Alps.
Death
Saint Lucius died in Chur, with tradition dating his martyrdom to c. 176–180 AD. No contemporary evidence supports martyrdom.[4]
Saint Lucius met his end through martyrdom, according to tradition originating in the 8th century.
Significant events
- Allegedly sent by Pope Eleutherius to Raetia.
- Founded the see of Chur.
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Legend
Birth location: None
Death location: Chur, Raetia, Roman Empire
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Canonization
As an ancient saint, Saint Lucius was venerated from the early Middle Ages without formal canonization.
Miracles
No authenticated miracles are recorded beyond medieval legends.
Patronage
Saint Lucius is patron of Chur and Graubünden; informally of brewers.
Feast day
December 02/03
Veneration
Saint Lucius is venerated on 2/3 December in the Diocese of Chur.
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References
- ↑ "St. Lucius". New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09418b.htm.
- ↑ "St. Lucius". Catholic Online. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2116.
- ↑ "Saint Lucius of Chur". Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Lucius-of-Chur.
- ↑ "St. Lucius". Catholic Online. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2116.