Martyr
Saint Agatha
Saint Agatha was a young Sicilian virgin martyred under Emperor Decius for refusing a Roman official's advances. She is venerated for her purity and courage.
Patron saint of
Breast cancer patients, Rape victims, Bell-founders
- Feast
- February 5
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Catania, Sicily
At a Glance
Saint Agatha
- Feast Day
- February 5
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Catania, Sicily
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Breast cancer patients, Rape victims, Bell-founders
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Overview
Saint Agatha
Saint Agatha was a young Sicilian virgin martyred under Emperor Decius for refusing a Roman official's advances. She is venerated for her purity and courage.
Feast day: February 5
Patronage
Breast cancer patients, Rape victims, Bell-founders
Connected Places
- Catania, Sicily: Where she was martyred
- Rome, Italy: Sant'Agata dei Goti holds her relics
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