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St. Agatha, one of the most venerated virgin martyrs in Christianity, lived in the 3rd century in Catania, Sicily<ref name="britannica.com">www.britannica.com</ref>. Known for her beauty and piety, she refused the advances of Quintianus, a Roman prefect, leading to her brutal torture and eventual martyrdom<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. Her life is celebrated for her steadfast faith and the miracles associated with her intercession, notably the protection of Catania from volcanic eruptions<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | '''St. Agatha''', one of the most venerated virgin martyrs in Christianity, lived in the 3rd century in Catania, Sicily<ref name="britannica.com">www.britannica.com</ref>. Known for her beauty and piety, she refused the advances of Quintianus, a Roman prefect, leading to her brutal torture and eventual martyrdom<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. | ||
Her life is celebrated for her steadfast faith and the miracles associated with her intercession, notably the protection of Catania from volcanic eruptions<ref name="catholic.org" />. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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=== Other notable miracles === | === Other notable miracles === | ||
* Miraculous healing of her wounds<ref name="wikipedia.org" /> | |||
* Protection of Catania from volcanic eruptions and fire<ref name="catholic.org" /> | |||
==Patronage== | ==Patronage== | ||