 In The Gallery of Maps in the Vatican, Father Ignatius Daddi in 1529 called this city "Santa Locia".With the establishment of a "Prelature Nullius" in Santa Lucia del Mela by Frederick II of Houhenstaufen, who chose our site as a place of recreation and rest, the temple was designated (1206) as the Santa Lucia del Mela cathedral.Since then, 67 prelates have overseen the diocese, adding further churches and decoration.