Collection: 📚 St. Agatha

St. Agatha was a young Christian woman from Sicily who dedicated her life to Christ and took a vow of chastity. During the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius, she was arrested for refusing the advances of a Roman official and endured horrific torture, including the mutilation of her breasts, before being martyred. Her steadfast faith and bravery made her one of the most revered early Christian martyrs.
Lived: c. 231 - c. 251 | Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Breast cancer patients, nurses, bakers, and victims of sexual assault