She was martyred in Syracuse, probably during the persecution of Diocletian (which started in 303). Devotion to her spread rapidly across practically the whole Church and her name is included in the Roman Canon of the Mass. St. Lucy is the patron saint of eye problems and blind people, among others. For more about this saint, please click on the image. Peace be with you!

She was martyred in Syracuse, probably during the persecution of Diocletian (which started in 303). Devotion to her spread rapidly across practically the whole Church and her name is included in the Roman Canon of the Mass. St. Lucy is the patron saint of eye problems and blind people, among others. For more about this saint, please click on the image. Peace be with you!