Virgin martyr
Lucia the Virgin-martyr
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
Lucia the Virgin-martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 13. Venerated as a virgin martyr who gave her life for Christ; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lucia the Virgin-martyr as a patron when they bear the name Lucia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 13. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Lucia the Virgin-martyr, 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.