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