Lucie de Sampigny was a Scottish princess who later moved to Lorraine to live as a shepherdess. According to tradition, she resided in the village of Sampigny near the Meuse river. While tending her flocks, she obtained permission from the local landowner to construct a small chapel. This site eventually became the foundation for the bishopric of Verdun, and she remains a significant figure in the religious history of the region.
Life and work
After leaving Scotland, Lucie settled in the village of Sampigny. During her time as a shepherdess, she built a small place of prayer with her own hands. The church established at this location, which is dedicated to Saint Peter, serves as the basis for the Verdun diocese. She is recognized as the patroness of the local inhabitants.
Veneration
The saint is commemorated on September 19. Within the local tradition, women who are unable to conceive turn to her for assistance. Her presence is still honored in the Verdun diocese, where a chapel and a wooden engraving dedicated to her can be found within the church built upon her original site.