Martyr · 3rd century
Martyr Agatha of Palermo
Also known as Agatha of Sicily · Agatha of Catania
A young noblewoman of Sicily who consecrated her virginity to Christ and, refusing the advances of the governor Quintianus, endured cruel torture and martyrdom about the year 251 under Decius.
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Feb 5