Saint
Saint Agatha
- Country / origin
- Sicily, Italy
- Life
- 3rd century
- Feast
- 5 February
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
A young martyr of Catania, tortured for refusing to give up her faith and her consecration to Christ.
Patron of
- women
- breast illnesses
- victims of violence
When to ask for intercession
- breast illness or breast cancer
- suffering and violence against women
A short prayer
Saint Agatha, intercede for women facing illness, violence or suffering, and give them strength and hope.
Written for Lumen as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
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