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Saint Lucia, between religion and superstition
Saint Lucia is a saint highly prized among Christians but people of the Mediterranean and especially the beauty of the island particularly worship him. This worship, however navigates between belief and superstition, between Christianity and pagan tradition.
So in Corsica, several villages are named Santa Lucia Talla, Santa Lucia di Mercurio, Santa Lucia of Porto-Vecchio and finally Santa Lucia di Moriani ; while in other towns there are also the manifestation of this devotion with the name of some religious buildings (Ajaccio, Bocognano ...)
Preamble
Etymologically the name "Lucia" comes from the Latin "lux" meaning light (also a reflection of "Luce"), no wonder then that her eyes have made her famous.
Finally, Saint Lucia is the patron of the blind and electricians, it is
celebrated on December 13.
Story of Saint Lucia, Virgin of Syracuse
Lucia is a young woman of noble birth who had the misfortune to live under the reign of Emperor Diocletian (300 AD) who was persecuted in Catania, Sicily.
Its course, history, began when she went to the tomb of Saint Agatha with her mother. The last few years with a disease unpardonable, or it was said that night of prayer at the tomb of the holy allowed great wonders.
Lucia fell asleep and in her dreams she saw the saint dressed in finery, she begged him save his mother's life. Agate in a dream told him that it was not that she would recover but the simple faith and in the morning the miracle was done.
Lucia decided to donate in appreciation of his property to the destitute, alas it was not at all to the taste of the man to whom Lucia had been promised. Noting the depletion of the dowry, the latter appealed to the authorities and denounced Lucia as a Christian.
She then State referred to the consul Pascasius (or Paschasius for some) that as a representative of the Caesars was to punish the responsible. Refusing to comply with the worship of idols she incurred the wrath of the consul who, while putting forward the chaste e of his mind, decided to take her to the brothel.
Pascasius declared the debauched nevertheless give an intervention of the Holy Spirit adds to his body so that nobody could move it. The consul sent for cattle that were left also struggling.
He decided to put the stake in the coating of pitch but the flames turned away. She was finally murdered but did not cease unless they speak, it predicts that such was the end of her troubles since Diocletian was ousted.
Pascasius also had to end, having learned the diversion of funds which the Consul was engaged in the new Caesar decided to run.
The Legend of Saint Lucia's Eyes
There is a version of the story that gathered after the tomb of Saint Agatha, well before suffering the torments of the stake the young Lucia's eyes would have ripped them to bring to his fiance.
This gesture has its origin in the behavior of the bridegroom, who continued to press her when she vowed her life to the needy, Lucia asked him what inspired him to be as enterprising as the only answer would have been "your eyes". Lucia then tore both eyes using a small knife and then, after having arranged on a plate, carried them to grope her fiance.
The Virgin Mary in front of so many selfless faith would eventually restored sight to Lucia, with eyes more beautiful still.
The Eye of Saint Lucia
The Eye of Santa Lucia, this shell with magical powers, lucky and very popular form of jewelry.
Found on the shores of the Mediterranean and then on the beaches of Corsica, a small pebble (round and size generally less than 2 cm) with a rounded face and pink on one side and a flat face with dew on a spiral background clear of the other.
This pebble is what is called the Eye of Saint Lucia.
This pebble is not one because it is part of the cover of a mollusk eroded larger. Many pick it up (some as many collection) since he would be the advantage of good luck to whoever finds. It can also be purchased in markets or even in shops or online shops including 1BIJ.com, when it is sold mounted on jewelry.
The Eye of Saint Lucia would also be free to protect its wearer from
evil eye (l’Ochju).
But contrary to what one might think he was ready more virtues than financial benefits for the view.
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