
Saint Agatha of Sicily
Also known as: Agatha of Catania; Agatha of Palermo; Águeda…
Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
February 5
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Agatha of Sicily, also known as Agatha of Catania or Agatha of Palermo, is a revered martyr who lived during the 3rd century. While there is limited reliable information about her life, she is honored and recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church, with her name included in the canon of the Mass. Agatha was a young, beautiful, and wealthy woman who dedicated her life to God....