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Lucia of Syracuse, also called Saint Lucia or Saint Lucy, (Santa Lucia) was a young virgin martyr in Syracuse, Sicily (Italy) in the late 200s A.D. who was put to death in 304 A.D..
St. Lucy dedicated herself to Christ and to serving the poor, which angered the pagan to whom she was betrothed. He denounced her as a Christian to the authorities, who then attempted first to drag her to a house of prostitution and then, when they could not physically move her, to burn her – which was also a failure. Ultimately, they ended St. Lucy’s life with a dagger or sword to her throat.
St. Lucy’s legend holds that her eyes were gauged out and God then provided her with new eyes. This came about, it is said, because her pagan suitor loved her beautiful eyes. In some versions of this story, St. Lucy plucked out her eyes herself and gave them to her suitor; in other versions, her eyes were removed by her persecutors. St. Lucy is often depicted holding a small plate with two eyes on it. She is the patron saint of the blind.
While it may be hard to distinguish fact from legend surrounding Saint Lucy, one thing is certain: This 3rd century Christian dedicated her life to Christ and to serving others and is an example to us for how we can use our time, talents, and treasure to carry the light of Christ to others in their time of need.
“To God’s servants the right words will not be wanting, for the Holy Spirit speaks in us. . . All who live piously and chastely are temples of the Holy Spirit.” –Attributed to St. Lucy
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Fine Art Print in 8-x-10 inch Professional Quality Acid-Free Bright White Matte Artist Paper 10.4 mil.
Lucia of Syracuse, also called Saint Lucia or Saint Lucy, (Santa Lucia) was a young virgin martyr in Syracuse, Sicily (Italy) in the late 200s A.D. who was put to death in 304 A.D..
St. Lucy dedicated herself to Christ and to serving the poor, which angered the pagan to whom she was betrothed. He denounced her as a Christian to the authorities, who then attempted first to drag her to a house of prostitution and then, when they could not physically move her, to burn her – which was also a failure. Ultimately, they ended St. Lucy’s life with a dagger or sword to her throat.
St. Lucy’s legend holds that her eyes were gauged out and God then provided her with new eyes. This came about, it is said, because her pagan suitor loved her beautiful eyes. In some versions of this story, St. Lucy plucked out her eyes herself and gave them to her suitor; in other versions, her eyes were removed by her persecutors. St. Lucy is often depicted holding a small plate with two eyes on it. She is the patron saint of the blind.
While it may be hard to distinguish fact from legend surrounding Saint Lucy, one thing is certain: This 3rd century Christian dedicated her life to Christ and to serving others and is an example to us for how we can use our time, talents, and treasure to carry the light of Christ to others in their time of need.
“To God’s servants the right words will not be wanting, for the Holy Spirit speaks in us. . . All who live piously and chastely are temples of the Holy Spirit.” –Attributed to St. Lucy
Virgin and Martyr at Syracuse
Born c. 283
Syracuse, Roman Empire
Died 304 AD
Syracuse, Western Roman Empire
Canonized Pre-Congregation
Shrine San Geremia, Venice
Feast December 13
Attributes Cord; eyes; eyes on a dish; lamp; swords;
Patronage The blind; martyrs; Perugia, Italy;
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I am a Catholic teenage artist, an anime/manga enthusiast artist. I am an American Manga artist and creator, a self-taught “mangaka” (known in the western world as “anime” comics creator). My artwork is styled as Japanese Manga comics, which almost always have large eyes, small mouths, but there are many variations. Each manga artist’s technique is distinct and unique, as you can see from my renderings of Catholic Saints, Marian apparitions, etc.
I am also a self-taught pianist and composer, a story writer, and a pet lover with three dogs.
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ut benedicat tibi Deus
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