St. Lucy, also known as St. Lucia of Syracuse, is the patron saint of vision and the blind. Lucy, who had taken a vow of virginity, angered a man who had wished to marry her. He denounced her as a Christian to the Roman Emperor. Lucy was martyred after several attempts to make her give up her faith, including gouging out her eyes. Today, Saint Lucy is a source of hope for many who struggle with eye problems.
