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Bookmark or Share- St. Agatha - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic OnlineOne of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of Christian antiquity, put to death for her steadfast profession of faith in Catania, Sicily. Although it is uncertain in which persecution this took place, we may accept, as probably based on ancient tradition, the evidence of her ...
- Saint Agatha | Legend & Death | BritannicaSt. 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.
- Agatha of Sicily - WikipediaAgatha [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. [6]
- Agatha, Saint | Catholic Answers EncyclopediaAgatha, 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.
- St. Agatha - Saints & Angels - Catholic OnlineSt. Francis of Assisi. St. Michael the Archangel. Bl. Laura Vicuna. 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.
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