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|SaintName=Saint Lucy of Syracuse | |SaintName=Saint Lucy of Syracuse | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=December 13 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Syracuse, Sicily, Roman Empire (now Italy) | |SaintBirthPlace=Syracuse, Sicily, Roman Empire (now Italy) | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=37.0667, 15.2833 | |SaintBirthCoordinates=37.0667, 15.2833 | ||
|DeathPlace=Syracuse, Sicily, Roman Empire (now Italy) | |DeathPlace=Syracuse, Sicily, Roman Empire (now Italy) | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates=37.0667, 15.2833 | |SaintDeathCoordinates=37.0667, 15.2833 | ||
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|NotableLabel3=Relics translation and veneration | |NotableLabel3=Relics translation and veneration | ||
|NotableCoordinates3=45.4345, 12.3398 | |NotableCoordinates3=45.4345, 12.3398 | ||
| | |AssociatedCountries=Italy | ||
| | |AssociatedDioceses=[[Archdiocese of Syracuse]] | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|SaintMiracle1=Restoration of her gouged-out eyes | |SaintMiracle1=Restoration of her gouged-out eyes | ||
|SaintMiracle2=Cart of pitch failing to burn her | |SaintMiracle2=Cart of pitch failing to burn her | ||
|Profession=Virgin | |Profession=Virgin | ||
|ReligiousAffiliation=Early Christian | |ReligiousAffiliation=Early Christian | ||
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|PrimaryShrine=Church of Saint Lucy alla Badia, Syracuse, Italy | |PrimaryShrine=Church of Saint Lucy alla Badia, Syracuse, Italy | ||
|AdditionalVeneration=Eastern Orthodox Church; Anglican Communion | |AdditionalVeneration=Eastern Orthodox Church; Anglican Communion | ||
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'''Saint Lucy of Syracuse''' (c. 283 – December 13, 304), also known as Saint Lucia, was a Christian virgin martyr venerated for her refusal to renounce her faith and chastity during the Diocletianic Persecution, becoming one of the earliest and most popular saints in Sicily.<ref name="newadvent">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09415a.htm|title=St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr|publisher=New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia|access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> According to 5th-century hagiographic traditions in the ''Acts of Saint Lucy'', Lucy, born to wealthy parents Eutychius and Felicitas in Syracuse, vowed virginity to St. Agatha after her mother's healing; betrothed to a pagan suitor, she distributed her dowry to the poor, leading to denunciation for Christianity.<ref name="wiki">{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy|title=Saint Lucy|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> Enduring torments including breast tearing with hooks, eye gouging (miraculously restored), and immolation attempts, she died by strangulation or sword in prison, her body buried in the catacombs of Syracuse.<ref name="britannica">{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Lucy|title=Saint Lucy|publisher=Britannica|access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> Historical evidence confirms a genuine cult by the 4th century, with her name in the Canon of the Mass and a 5th-century basilica dedication, though biographical details are legendary, possibly conflating elements from Agatha or other virgins.<ref name="newadvent" /> | '''Saint Lucy of Syracuse''' (c. 283 – December 13, 304), also known as Saint Lucia, was a Christian virgin martyr venerated for her refusal to renounce her faith and chastity during the Diocletianic Persecution, becoming one of the earliest and most popular saints in Sicily.<ref name="newadvent">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09415a.htm|title=St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr|publisher=New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia|access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> According to 5th-century hagiographic traditions in the ''Acts of Saint Lucy'', Lucy, born to wealthy parents Eutychius and Felicitas in Syracuse, vowed virginity to St. Agatha after her mother's healing; betrothed to a pagan suitor, she distributed her dowry to the poor, leading to denunciation for Christianity.<ref name="wiki">{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy|title=Saint Lucy|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> Enduring torments including breast tearing with hooks, eye gouging (miraculously restored), and immolation attempts, she died by strangulation or sword in prison, her body buried in the catacombs of Syracuse.<ref name="britannica">{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Lucy|title=Saint Lucy|publisher=Britannica|access-date=2025-10-19}}</ref> Historical evidence confirms a genuine cult by the 4th century, with her name in the Canon of the Mass and a 5th-century basilica dedication, though biographical details are legendary, possibly conflating elements from Agatha or other virgins.<ref name="newadvent" /> | ||