Saint Lucy

Photographed by Simona Paulina.

Saint Lucy was a revered Christian martyr known for her unwavering faith and courage. According to legend, she was a young woman from Syracuse, Sicily (c. 300 AD), who brought food to persecuted Christians while wearing a wreath of candles to light her way.

After refusing an arranged marriage orchestrated by her mother to a wealthy pagan, she gave her dowry to the poor, vowing to remain a virgin and devote her life to Christ. In the face of persecution, she was martyred, suffering a brutal death—burned at the stake and having her eyes gouged out.

A significant figure in Swedish folklore, Saint Lucy is celebrated as a symbol of light, hope, and resilience, especially in times of suffering. A series by Simona Paulina and Sofia Malmia.

Saint Lucy

Credits:

Photography: Simona Paulina / @simonapaulina
Art Direction, Styling, Model: Sofia Malmia / @sofiamalmia
Makeup: Tereza Luyirika / @terezaluyirika
Latex Dress: @lou.c.v.a
Nails, Diadem, Waist Band: @sofiamalmia
Fur Boots: Aifos Italia
Location: Stockholm, Sweden

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