According to apocryphal texts Saint Lucy was a virgin who came from a wealthy Sicilian Family.
A suitor who she refused to marry told the Roman authorities she was a Christian. The authorities first of all sentenced her to be placed in a brothel and forced into prostitution. This order, according to legend, was thwarted by divine intervention
She was next condemned to death by fire - but she proved impervious to flames.
Finally her neck was pierced by a sword and she died.
Lots of images show her with a sword in her neck. Other images focus on her eyes. There are two legends. The first she was tortured by having her eyes torn out. Secondly she removed her own eyes and sent them to her suitor. There are many images showing her eyes on a dish.When she was buried her sight is restored.
Saint Lucy is the patron saint of Syracuse (Sicily), for virgins and sight.
She was one of the earliest Christian saints to achieve popularity.
In Sweden St. Lucy’s day marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations.
The eldest daughter wears a white gown and a crown wreath studded with candles.
Source
Britannica Online Encyclopedia
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