A portrait of St. Agatha
St. Agatha
c. 231 – c. 251
Feast
February 5 · III c.
Patron of
Breast cancer patients · Nurses · Bell founders · Palermo · Catania
Order
Virgin / Martyr
Sicilian virgin martyr of the 3rd century who refused the advances of the Roman prefect Quintianus and suffered cruel tortures at Catania, including the cutting off of her breasts; died in prison c. 251. Named in the Roman Canon. Patroness of Catania, breast cancer patients, and bell-founders. Feast February 5.
Life & Times
Also known as: Agatha of Sicily · Born: c. 231 · Died: c. 251 · From: Sicily / Italy.
Patronage
St. Agatha is invoked as the patron of breast cancer patients, nurses, bell founders, palermo, catania. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Lord Jesus Christ, you have created me; you have watched over me from infancy. Receive my soul!”— Acta Sanctorum, Acts of the Martyrdom of St. Agatha (early Christian)
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About Catholic Saints
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