St. Lucy | Pray for Us
Light Pink / S
$30.00
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St. Lucy | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Lucy of Syracuse, the virgin martyr whose name means light, died for Christ in 304 and is honored on December 13 in the heart of Advent.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | December 13, Memorial |
| Life & Canonization | Virgin and martyr of Syracuse, Sicily; died 304 |
| Patronage | The blind, Syracuse, Perugia, and Scandinavia's festival of light |
| Symbols | A lamp, a crown of candles, the palm of martyrdom |
The Life of St. Lucy
Lucy was a young Christian of Syracuse in Sicily who gave her dowry to the poor. Her name means "light." A lovely tradition says she carried food to Christians hiding in the catacombs wearing a wreath of candles on her head so her hands were free.
Her feast on December 13 lights up the darkest days of winter. In Sweden girls in white dresses wear crowns of candles and bring saffron buns at dawn. People with eye troubles have long asked her prayers, and she is named in the First Eucharistic Prayer of the Mass.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Lucy mean?
"Light," which is why her feast is celebrated with candles in the middle of winter.
What is St. Lucy's Day in Sweden?
On December 13 girls wear white gowns and candle crowns and serve saffron buns called lussekatter.
What is she the patron of?
The blind and those with eye troubles, writers, and Syracuse.
Why the candle crown?
Tradition says she wore candles on her head to light her way bringing food to Christians in the catacombs.
When is her feast?
December 13.