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Lucy was born in 283 in Syracuse, Roman Empire.

Lucy died in 304 in Syracuse, Western Roman Empire

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Lucy lived in Syracuse, Sicily. She delivered bread and wheat to homebound and poor people, it is also suspected that she delivered those goods to Christians in hiding.

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1. Contributed to St. Lucy becoming a Saint

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1. Contributed to St. Lucy becoming a Saint

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Lucy lived during the Diocletian persecutions, which was a time where Christians in the Roman Empire were severely persecuted and were demanded to comply with traditional religious beliefs. St. Lucy was one of the persecuted Christians, and she was ordered by the Governor of Syracuse to be burned as a sacrifice to their emperor's image. But, she refused, and in turn was tortured and killed as a martyr.

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2. Contributed to St. Lucy becoming a saint

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2. Contributed to St. Lucy becoming a saint

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Lucy spent her life serving the poor. And she consecrated her life to God, which means she served God, and she avoided things that would draw her away from God.

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3. Contributed to St. Lucy becoming a Saint

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3. Contributed to St. Lucy becoming a Saint

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Lucy did not want to be married and vowed to remain a virgin, just like St. Agatha. The man who was going to marry her was angry and reported her to Roman authorities, so she was sentenced to live in a brothel and become a prostitute. But legend says that when anyone tried to reach her they were repelled by the holy spirit.

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One core belief that St. Lucy demonstrated in her life is the belief that God is Relational. This belied tells us that praying and loving God can give us strength, courage, and compassion. These are all traits that St. Lucy had in her life. St. Lucy showed the trait of compassion through her work to help the poor. She showed strength through her dedication to the faith. even though she faced Roman authorities. Lastly, she showed courage through the very end of her life, where she courageously died as a martyr.

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How St. Lucy Embodies The Definition of A Saint

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How St. Lucy Embodies The Definition of A Saint

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St Lucy embodies the definition of a saint because:
- She is dead
- She lived a special life, dedicated to God and helping the poor
- She is canonized by the Church
- She lived a life of heroic virtue by facing adversity, and dying for her faith
- And she lived a holy life through her love of the Lord, and devoted herself to her faith