February 5: Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr—Memorial

9 min • 4 februari 2025

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February 5: Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr—Memorial

c. 231–c. 251
Patron Saint of breast cancer patients, martyrs, rape victims, bellfounders, and bakers
Invoked against earthquakes, natural disasters, and fires
Pre-Congregation canonization, later confirmed by Pope Saint Gregory the Great, 7th century
Liturgical Color: Red (Purple if Lenten Weekday)

Quote:
O Lord who made and created me, and have kept me from my infancy, … who took from me the love of the world, who have kept my body from pollution, who made me to overcome the executioner’s torments, iron, fire and chains, who gave me the virtue of patience in the midst of torments, I pray Thee to receive my spirit. ~1529 Roman Breviary

Prayer:
Saint Agatha, you offered your life to Christ and your divine Spouse and were faithful to your last breath. Please pray for me, that I may learn from the witness of your life to be single-hearted in my fidelity to the will of God and devoted to Him above all earthly fears and evils, trusting in Him until the end. Saint Agatha, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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