Lucius of Chur

Saint Lucius of Chur is venerated as the first preacher of the Gospel and first bishop of Chur in Switzerland, and as patron of the diocese there. Historians consider him a legendary saint: he seems to have lived in the fifth or sixth century and to have worked as a missionary in Raetia, around the Luzisteig pass, which bears his name. That he was the first bishop of Chur and died as a martyr is unlikely. His sister is held to be Saint Emerita.

He is not to be identified with Lucius, the king of Britain, though some accounts mix them up. He is commemorated on 2 or 3 December and is also venerated in the Orthodox Church.