Saint Agatha (died 251) is a Christian saint. Her memorial day is February 5th. Events July 1 – In the Battle of Abrittus, the Goths defeat the Romans; emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus are killed. ... Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life, teachings, and actions of Jesus as recounted in the New Testament. ... In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy. ... February 5 is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

Agatha was born at either Catania or Palermo and was martyred in approximately 250 at Catania. She is the patron saint of Catania. Location within Italy Catania is the second largest city of Sicily with 306,464 inhabitants, has the second highest population density on the island and is the capital of the province which bears its name. ... Nickname: Palermu Motto: Official website: http://www. ... In several forms of Christianity, but especially in Roman Catholicism, a patron saint has special affinity for a trade or group. ...

According to variations of her legend, having rejected the amorous advances of a Roman prefect, she was persecuted by him for her Christian faith. Among the tortures she underwent was the cutting off of her breasts. She is therefore often depicted iconographically carrying her excised breasts on a platter. The Roman Empire is the term conventionally used to describe the Ancient Roman polity in the centuries following its reorganization under the leadership of Octavian (better known as Augustus). ... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficio, to make in front, i. ...

The shape of her amputated breasts gave rise to her attribute as patron saint of bell-founders. More recently she is venerated as patron saint of breast cancer patients. In several forms of Christianity, but especially in Roman Catholicism, a patron saint has special affinity for a trade or group. ... It has been suggested that Bellfounding be merged into this article or section. ... Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. ...

Her scorned admirer eventually sentenced her to death by being burnt at the stake. However, she was saved from this fate by a mysterious earthquake. She later died in prison. Burning of two sodomites at the stake outside Zürich, 1482 (Spiezer Schilling) Execution by burning is a particularly painful and unpleasant way to die, with a long history as a method of punishment for crimes such as treason and for other unpopular acts such as heresy and the practice...

She is considered as patron saint of Malta since her intercession is reported to have saved Malta from Turkish invasion in 1551.

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• Patron Saints Index