St. Lucy was a Christian martyr from Sicily who died during the persecution of Diocletian. She made a vow of virginity and was tortured for her faith after being accused of being a Christian by a man who wanted to marry her. She remained faithful to Jesus even through torture. Her feast day on December 13 comes during Advent when Christians await the birth of Christ, the light of the world. She is the patron saint of those with eye troubles and of Sicily.

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2. St. Lucy St. Lucy was born in Sicily and died during the persecution of Diocletian. Her name means “light.” St. Lucy’s feast day is December 13. Her feast day comes during Advent when we wait for the coming of Christ - the Light of the World.

3. St. Lucy She is the patron saint of those with eye troubles, of writers, and of Sicily, Italy. She made a vow not to get married. There was a rich, young boy who wanted to marry her. He accused her of being a Christian. She was tortured, but remained faithful to Jesus.

4. St. Lucy A Hungarian custom is to plant wheat in a small pot on Lucy’s Feast Day. The wheat is then carried to the manger scene as a symbol of Christ.