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 Life in Santa Lucija is still dominated by a sense of belonging to the village and what it represents. This is evident in the high particpation of many people in the social activities held in Santa Lucija.
Reaching Santa Lucija is easy. If you are in Victoria, just drive up Republic Street and Sabina Square. Then take the street down next to the chapel in Sabina Square. At the end of the road follow the signs leading to Santa Lucija or Kercem. You may either take the direct road which link Victoria to Santa Lucija (St. George's Fief Street) or else go through the village of Kercem.
You may also reach Santa Lucija by public transport.
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The village of Santa Lucija is dominated by a very old church situated at the village centre, and fronted by a very large square. The church is dedicated to Santa Lucija, Patron Saint of those who have problems with their eyesight. It has many devotees who flock to the church on 13 December, the feastday. The village square is dominated with a typical stone cross in its centre.
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What was for many decades the village bakery, today hosts the village’s “Centru” or communal centre. This large imposing house in the village square belonged to Marinton Gatt and its ancestors, which beside being their home was also a bakery and its stores. In her will, Marinton Gatt left her house to the church of Santa Lucija which was transformed in the late 1980’s in the present village centre.
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The patron saint of the village is, no surprise (!), Santa Lucija. A feast is celebrated in the weekend nearest to its litugical celebration, namely the 13th December. This day is also a national holiday in Malta, and thus activities are also extended to the liturgical day.
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