St Lucy - Santa Cruz, CA - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

The statue is located outside the Shrine of St Joseph in Santa Cruz. The plaque at the base reads:"St Lucy. Virgin and Martyr. Circa 304. Patron Saint of Eye Disorders. Feast Day December 13. Pray for Us."

"Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), also known as Saint Lucy, or Saint Lucia (Italian: Santa Lucia), was a young Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. She is one of eight women, who along with the Blessed Virgin Mary, are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Her feast day, known as Saint Lucy's Day, is celebrated in the West on 13 December. St. Lucia of Syracuse was honored in the Middle Ages and remained a well-known saint in early modern England." (visit link)

Associated Religion(s): Catholic Statue Location: Shrine of St Joseph Entrance Fee: 0 Artist: Not listed Website: Not listed

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