Agatha of Sicily
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Agatha of Sicily is a Christian saint. Her feast is on 5 February. Agatha was born in Catania, part of the Roman Province of Sicily, and was martyred c. 251. She is one of several virgin martyrs who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the... Wikipedia
Born: 231 AD, Catania, Italy
Died: February 5, 251 AD (age 20 years), Catania, Italy
Place of burial: Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata, Catania, Italy
Attributes: pincers, breasts on a plate
Canonized: Pre-congregation by tradition confirmed by Pope Gregory I
Feast: 5 February
Venerated in: Catholic Church; Eastern Orthodox Church; Oriental Orthodoxy; Anglican Communion