St. Lucy super strength in Christ

St. Lucy super strength in Christ

According to tradition, she was born in Syracuse, Sicily, and was educated by her widowed mother. Raised as a Christian, she took a vow of virginity, dedicated her whole self to Christ, at an early age.
+ During the persecution of the emperor Diocletian, a man (usually described as a soldier), tried to sexually assault Lucy. When she resisted, he denounced her as a Christian. She was arrested, tortured, and eventually murdered in 304.
+ The feast of Saint Lucy has been celebrated since the sixth century and her name is included in the Roman Canon (the First Eucharistic Prayer)

Prayer
May the glorious intercession
of the Virgin and Martyr Saint Lucy
give us new heart, we pray, O Lord,
so that we may celebrate her heavenly birthday
in this present age
and so behold things eternal.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(from The Roman Missal)

- Virgin Martyr
- Patron Saint of the blind
- Patron Saint of writers
- Patron Saint of martyrs
- 1 of 8 women mentioned in the Roman Canon