You are currently viewing How old was St. Lucy when she died? Where is St. Lucy buried?

How old was St. Lucy when she died? Where is St. Lucy buried?

 

When the honor of the Holy Virgin Agatia spread throughout Sicily, the people of Syracuse came from far and wide to worship at her holy tomb in the city of Catania. Lucy, the praised virgin, was among the Syracusans the foremost at the feast with others. And her mother, Evtihia, had the disease of a four-year blood flow and was not cured by any medicine of the doctors. And, while the church services were being celebrated. The Gospel was read in which the bleeding woman was mentioned, and the touch of Christ’s garment healed her. How old was st. Lucy when she died?

According to historical sources, Saint Lucy was 21 years old when she died. She was born in 283 in Syracuse. Her father, of Roman origin, of noble lineage, was one of the most prominent men in the city. His mother, Eutyhia, was of Greek heritage. Both parents were wealthy, so they gave their daughter a good education. Her father’s death at a young age left Lucy in the care of her mother, who decided to betroth her to one of the city’s leading young men.

After the church service, the people went to the tomb of the holy Lucienne, and the mother and her daughter fell. And began to pray with tears, asking for help. So they prayed a lot, and Lucy fell asleep and had a vision. You were seeing the Holy Virgin Agatha amid the angels. Very adorned with beads, and saying to her: “My sister Lucy, Virgin of God, why do you ask of me what you alone can immediately give? For your faith helps your mother. And behold. She is made whole! And as through me, the city of Catania is glorified, so through you, the city of Syracuse will be glorified. And adorned, because you have made a welcome home for Christ in your virginity.”

How long did Saint Lucy live?

Saint Lucy was from Syracuse, Sicily, and was engaged to be married. When her mother fell ill, she went to Catania to pray to Saint Agatha to save her from the bloodshed. When she arrived at Catana, she saw Saint Agatha in a dream. The saint promised her mother was healing from her illness, and she had already announced her muciferous sufferings for Christ. After her mother’s recovery, St. Lucy divided all her possessions among the poor and was ready to confess to Christ.

According to biblical writings, Saint Lucy lived for 21 years on earth and is now venerated as a saint by Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and Orthodox believers.

She was betrayed by her fiancé and brought before Pashasie, the city’s lord. Who ordered her to be taken to a house of evil, to be defiled? But by the grace of Christ. She was kept clean, and many came upon her, but they could not remove her from where she was standing. Because they had lost hope that they could move her from her place and could not burn her with the fire they had kindled in her home. They cut off her head with the sword.