The ancient cult of Santa Lucia dates back to the dawn of Christianity; the Greek cross shape of the church, used for the first Christian churches, and the site where it is located are suggestive clues that lead to believe that this has always been a place of worship, even in pre-Christian times. The origins of the church are unspecified and structural analysis does not allow a dating since the building was completely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1915. Two corner stone pilasters, an open portal, and a gabled window frame the façade. The interior has a very unusual plan, a Greek cross. The altar is decorated with painted and gilded wood displays that accommodate three niches which hold a plaster statue of Santa Lucia, dating to the nineteenth century and two eighth century sculptures depicting Maronite monks coming from Lebanon, Barnam and Josaphat, depicted in two wooden statues, the work of Neapolitan stonemasons, dating back to the sixteenth century. The custom of having the patron saint festivals in the summer months is widespread in Abruzzo and certainly linked to transhumance, but it originates from an even more remote period, probably from the "summer gatherings" that existed between the people of the Palaeolithic era. Here at Civitella, for the feast of Santa Lucia, a lot of people from neighbouring towns gather, even relatively distant towns such as Scanno, San Donato, Val Comino, Settefrati among others.