Agatha of Sicily - Wikipedia
Agatha[a] of Sicily (c. 231 – 251 AD) is a Christian saint. Her feast is on 5 February. Agatha was born in Catania, part of the Roman Province of Sicily, and was martyred c. 251. She is one of several virgin martyrs who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. [7]
Saint Agatha | Legend & Death | Britannica
St. Agatha (flourished 3rd century?, Sicily; feast day February 5) was a legendary Christian saint and virgin martyr. She is the patron saint of breast cancer patients and of various localities in Italy and elsewhere.
St. Agatha - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
St. Agatha, also known as Agatha of Sicily, is one of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of the Catholic Church. It is believed that she was born around 231 in either Catania or Palermo, Sicily to a rich and noble family.
Festival of Saint Agatha (Catania) - Wikipedia
The Festival of Saint Agatha (Italian: La festa di sant'Agata) (Sicilian: A fest' 'i sant'Àjita) is the most important religious festival of Catania, Sicily, commemorating the life of the city's patron saint, Agatha of Sicily.
Catania, Italy: Cathedral & the tomb of Saint Agatha
The history of Saint Agatha: Saint Agatha is honored here in the place of her martyrdom. She is one of seven women, who along with the Blessed Virgin Mary, are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Born to a noble family in Catanita, she spent a certain amount of time on the island of Malta before deciding that she should return to her ...
The Miracles of St. Agatha, the Patron Saint of Sicily
Feb 4, 2023 · Devotion to Saint Agatha remains strong, but not only in Catania, she has also become the patron and protector of all of Sicily. Her feast day is February 5th, the date of her death.-Saint Agatha is the patron saint for breast cancer, …
Feast of Sant'Agatha in Catania - Visit Sicily
In a combination of faith and folklore, the Feast of Saint Agatha is compared to the most famous celebrations, such as Holy Week in Seville and the Feast of Corpus Christi in Cuzco. According to tradition, Agatha was a beautiful young Christian woman from an aristocratic family who lived in Catania in the first half of the 3rd century.
St. Agatha, the early Church martyr who tradition says was visited …
Every Feb. 5, the Church remembers St. Agatha of Catania, a young woman who consecrated her virginity to God and died a martyr’s death during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius in...
St. Agatha - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online
One of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of Christian antiquity, put to death for her steadfast profession of faith in Catania, Sicily.
Agatha, Saint | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia
Agatha, Saint, martyr, one of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of Christian antiquity, put to death for her steadfast profession of faith in Catania, Sicily.