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February 5 · Memorial · Red

St Agatha

(c. 231–251) A Sicilian noblewoman who refused the advances of a Roman official and was tortured to death. Patron of Catania, where her veil is said to have stopped an eruption of Mount Etna.

When is the feast of St Agatha?

The feast is celebrated on February 5 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Agatha?

The feast of St Agatha is celebrated on February 5 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Agatha?

(c. 231–251) A Sicilian noblewoman who refused the advances of a Roman official and was tortured to death. Patron of Catania, where her veil is said to have stopped an eruption of Mount…

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