Praying with St Agatha and those with breast cancer today❤️‍🔥✝️ "Saint Agatha of Sicily (c. 231 – c. 251 AD) is an early Christian virgin and martyr. Her feast is on 5 February; traditionally, it is considered the last date by which one can send New Year’s greetings. A local Roman governor seized his chance to force her to become his mistress, and took his revenge when she refused. She rebuffed all his attempts to get her to renounce her faith, and after being brutally tortured she died of her

The Catholic saint feast day on February 5 is Saint Agatha. She was a Christian martyr and virgin who lived in Sicily during the 3rd century. She is remembered for her bravery and refusal to renounce her faith, even under torture and persecution. Saint Agatha is the patron saint of breast cancer patients, and her feast day is celebrated by the Catholic Church on February 5 each year. #dioceseofphoenix #feastday #catholiclife #catholicfaith | Diocese of Phoenix

Today, we remember Saint Agatha. Born in Catania, Sicily. She was a noblewoman who rejected the advances of the pagan consul Quintianus. She eventually endured much suffering, torture, and eventually, martyrdom. We are grateful for your prayerful support: https://www.osvhub.com/olacathedral/funds | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels