St agatha

St. Methodius of Sicily reflects on St. Agatha, virgin & martyr, whose name means "good." For her feast on February 5.

St. Agatha was born into a rich family, but when she was young, she dedicated her life to God, and refused any offers of marriage. One man, Quintian, was angered by her refusal, and thought he could intimidate her into marrying him. He reported her as a Christian to the government, which at the time persecuted

“Saint Agnes of Sicily Ambrogio Bergognone 1453-1523 Italian.”

From Catholic Culture: St. Agatha died in defense of her purity, in Catania, Sicily, where she was born. After Quintanus, the governor of S...

"May the Virgin Martyr Saint Agatha implore your compassion for us, O Lord, we pray, for she found favor with you by the courage of her martyrdom and the merit of her chastity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen." – Collect for the feast of St Agatha (5 Feb) Stained glass window from St Mary's Basilica in Phoenix, AZ.

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Saint Agatha, pray for us.