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Saint Lucy's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Lucy, is a Christian feast day observed on 13 December. The observance commemorates Lucia of Syracuse, an early-fourth-century virgin martyr under the Diocletianic Persecution. [1] According to legend, she brought food and aid to Christians hiding in the Roman catacombs, wearing a candle-lit ...
Sep 4, 2024 · St. Lucy (died 304, Syracuse, Sicily; feast day December 13) was a virgin and martyr who was one of the earliest Christian saints to achieve popularity, having a widespread following before the 5th century. She is the patron saint of the city of Syracuse (Sicily) and of virgins. Because of various traditions associating her name with light, she ...
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Sep 7, 2024 · St. Lucia’s Day, festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honour of St. Lucia (St. Lucy). One of the earliest Christian martyrs, St. Lucia was killed by the Romans in 304 ce because of her religious beliefs. 1 of 2.
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Sep 14, 2024 · St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283.
Mar 25, 2019 · Saint Lucy, also known as Lucia of Syracuse (284–304 A.D.), was an early Christian who was martyred during the Diocletianic Persecution in the Roman Empire. She is one of the most highly venerated saints in Christianity and one of only eight women mentioned by name in the Roman Catholic Mass. Accounts of her life differ, but most religious ...
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Oct 9, 2024 · St Lucia is an early Christian martyr with a story that brings us many traditions on her feast day, December 13th. From the Swedish procession led by a young girl wearing a crown of candles to an eldest daughter serving their families sweet treats. She is also one of the eight women that are commemorated in the Catholic Mass.
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Next Saint Lucy's Day Friday, 13 December 2024. Saint Lucy's Day, observed every year on December 13, also known as the Feast of Saint Lucy is a Christian festival that honors Saint Lucia of Syracuse. The name “Saint Lucy” signifies light and this feast day is related with light amidst darkness. Saint Lucy's Day is especially important ...
