Saint
Lucia
Martyr Lucia and her son Geminian
New Calendar September 17 Old Calendar September 30
Why they are a saint
Martyr Lucia and her son Geminian are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 17. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lucia as a patron when they bear the name Lucia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Lucia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.