Virgin martyr
Virgin Martyr Lucy of Syracuse
New Calendar December 13 Old Calendar December 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Lucy was born in Syracuse, Sicily during the reign of Diocletian. She distributed her wealth to the poor, and made a vow of virginity. Since she refused to marry him, a rejected suitor denounced her to the prefect Paschasius as a Christian, and she was arrested. Venerated as a virgin martyr who gave her life for Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Lucy of Syracuse as a patron when they bear the name Virgin 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 Virgin Martyr Lucy of Syracuse, 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.