Lucy of Syracuse

St. Lucy, also known as Saint Lucia, was a young Christian martyr who lived in Syracuse, Sicily in the early 4th century. She is venerated as the patron saint of the blind and those with eye-related diseases. According to tradition, she was forced to have her eyes gouged out before being martyred for her faith. Her feast day is celebrated on December 13th. St. Lucy is often depicted holding a dish with her eyes or carrying a lamp, symbolizing the light of faith. She is invoked for protection against eye troubles and is the patron saint of writers, glass makers, and the city of Syracuse.