Lucy, whose name can mean "light" or "lucid," is the patron saint of the blind. She is often seen with the emblem of eyes on a cup or plate. In paintings, she is often depicted with a golden plate holding her eyes and often holds a palm branch, which is a symbol of victory over evil. read more
Saint Lucy became a saint as she refused to renounce her Christian faith after her mother married her off to a rich pagan. Initially, Lucy devoted her virginity and goods to God, but after her father died and she lost her guardian, her mother arranged a marriage with a pagan man. read more
Either way, Lucy’s eyes were taken out and God had restored her eyes. That was the reason she became the patron saint for people who are blind and with eye problems. Click for the Prayer to Saint Lucy for healing. The most important aspect of her story was that Lucy was a brave young woman who was zealous to give her life to God. read more