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Lucy, Saint, -304

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: approximately 283 - 304

Biographical note

A Sicilian woman who suffered at Syracuse (Italy) under Roman emperor Diocletian. She is one of the most famous of the Western virgin-martyrs, and is still daily commemorated in the canon of the Mass.

Source:

The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.

Alternate names

Lucia, Lucy of Syracuse

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Saint Lucy, undated

 File — Box 60, tray: 2, Item: 17-18
Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated