STORY: Born to a rich and noble family in Sicily in 231, St. Agatha dedicated herself to God from an early age. A high official imprisoned her and tortured her terribly for not accepting his marriage proposal. She is believed to have died in prison.

PATRON OF: breast cancer and rape victims

FEAST DAY: February 5

BDAY: 231

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SOURCE: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=14

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