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As we know from the history of the Christian religion, at the time of its formation and development was widespread mass extermination of Christians, followed by cruel executions. Cruelty impresses the story of the massacre of the young's a pure Sicilian, Agatha, did not submit to the carnal desires of one of the governors of the Emperor's punishment for disobedience was cut off both her Breasts. This legend became a favorite subject of Western artists in the middle Ages and Renaissance, by tradition, depicting Agatha of her severed Breasts on a platter, and attributes of his martyrdom tongs, and large scissors. Christian history knows many cases when people of faith in the Savior and bearing his ideas to the world, were to sacrifice, becoming martyrs. Among these was the Holy Agafiya (Agatha), born in Catania in Sicily in the early third century to a rich aristocratic family of a noble family. She was lovely and was considered an enviable bride. However, all attempts of the father to marry her was rejected by her. At the age of 15, Agatha decides to preserve her virginity for the love of Christ. According to tradition, Bishop of Catania took a vow of a girl and covered her shoulders with a red veil, signifying devotion of the virgin of the bride Heavenly Bridegroom. Then she had to keep her virginity. Arrest Agatha. Author: Felice Riposo Of Ficarelli. Her beautiful face and amazing figure are still haunted men. And one day, Agatha has attracted the attention of the Roman Governor Kvitsiani. Like other candidates grooms, having been refused, the Governor hated the rebellious beauty, but even more delight in it. Just at that time, the Emperor Decius Trajan were trying to do, after Nero, a heroic attempt to eradicate Christianity. And being the Governor of Sicily, Quitian led a wave of such persecution Sicilian Christians. One of his first victims and became Agatha. He tried to win her at all costs, or cunning, or brute force — it did not matter. St. Agatha. Author: Francesco Guarini. A young Christian woman accused of insulting the state religion, the proconsul gave orders for her arrest. The girl was transported to Pretoria, where she started her Calvary. First Quinlan tried to "re-educate" his captive by corruption, sending her to the home of the famous courtesan Afrodisia that for a whole month trying to awaken in agate sensuality and carnal desire, strongly tempted to abandon loyalty to their Heavenly Bridegroom. St. Agatha. Author: Giovanni Ballon. A month Afrodisia, octopuses from her, said: "It will harder than lava of mount Etna". Furious Quinlan ordered to torture Agapiou, burning with fire, but these painful punishment force her to renounce Christ. The legend of St. says that during the brutal torture they had to amputate her chest scissors, and the second pulled out with pliers. Bleeding wounds burned with a torch and threw him in prison to bleed. The Martyrdom Of Agatha. According to legend it is also known that in prison the Martyr was the spirit of St. Peter, who was executed for 200 years before, in the Name of Christ healed the wounds of Agatha. And when a few days later the girl came back in the dungeon her executioners, she saw that her deadly wound healed. Surprise even more angry, the Governor gave orders to burn Agatha in the Dutch oven. However, when her body was burned on one side, on the other — it was protecting veil of the virgin, which coated the girl the Bishop at the dedication of God's bride. Saint Peter in prison have Agafia. (1613). Author: Giovanni Lanfranco. Brutal torture was interrupted by the outbreak of the earthquake on the island. The torturers, frightened, left her again in prison, where she soon died. And during the earthquake killed many pagans, and then frightened the Governor, seeing in this the hand of Providence, stopped the persecution of Christians. (1510г.). Author: Bergognone. A year after the martyrdom of the town of Catania in Sicily was the first miracle. On 5 February of the year 252 began the terrible eruption of the volcano that could destroy the city and kill the locals. Then Christian believers, praying and carrying the relic — the veil of virginity Agatha, not burnt in the fire — headed toward the lava flow. A miracle happened — the hot stream is stopped, and the city and its people were saved. Since then, St. Agatha is not only the protector of the city of Catania and the patroness of those suffering from earthquakes, but also a protector from fire and fire. Author: Nicolo de Simone. Agatha local Christians were buried outside the city, and sixty years later moved her remains in the newly rebuilt Cathedral in her hometown, where the body of the Saint lies still. The Martyrdom Of Svyatoy Agatha. (circa 1755). Author: Giambattista Tiepolo. Artists of the Medieval and Renaissance repeatedly affected by this heartbreaking topic with separate scenes of the martyrdom of Sicilian virgin. And it should be noted that the number of art works on this subject is not measured in tens and hundreds. The Martyrdom Of Agatha. Author: Massimo Stanzione. The Martyrdom Of St. Agatha. The Martyrdom Of Agatha. (1650). Author: Giovanni Andrea Coppola St. Agatha. Author: Stefano Bolognini. Author: Giorgio Vasari. These images present in the paintings of a number of churches in the XIII—XV centuries. cov, and show a very rich imagination of artists who in the details, "with knowledge of the matter" revealed the horrors of bullying recalcitrant virgin. Iconography. The Iconography Of Santa Agatha. (, 1505.). Author: Francisco de auxonne. Often also found the Holy image, demonstrating his trimmed chest, laid out on a platter. It portrayed Francisco Zurbaran, Bernardino Luini, Lorenzo Lippi, Nicholas de Simone, Giovanni Cariani, Guido Cagnacci, and a number of masters, whose names remain unknown. St. Agatha. (1638-1644 gg.). Author: Lorenzo Lippi. In paintings, as a rule, the Western European artists depicted wearing Agatha, focusing the viewer's attention on her Breasts cut off, and sometimes on the instrument of torture. St. Agatha. (1630−1633гг.). Author: Zurbaran. (1635−1640гг.). Author: Guido Cagnacci. St. Agatha. Unknown artist (Austria), 18th century. (1540г.). Author: Sebastiano del Piombo. St. Agatha. Author: Giorgio Schiavone. The saints patrons. The young Martyr faithful to the Heavenly Bridegroom, and in spite of unbearable suffering, deeply revered in the Christian world to this day. It is one of the seven Holy women commemorated in the Roman Canon. On 5 February, the day of her memory, according to tradition consecrated salt water and bread which allow you to defeat the evil forces and fires. St. Agatha is considered the protector of Catania, Malta and Sicily. It protects the residents from natural disasters. Agate (agathia) — korovnitsa. Russian iconography. In Russia it has long been the Holy great Martyr is venerated as the patron Saint of livestock. To protect cows from disease, the peasants in this day cleaned the barn, old shoes, impregnated with tar, said that cow death flees from them without looking back. With the same aim hung cow horns pieces of bread and "amphiboly" village plow, which harnessed a widow, as according to legend it was believed that this furrow impure force cannot cross. And in our time, Agatha is the patroness of women suffering from breast cancer. Italian crueller. Breasts Of St. Agatha. In Italy to the present day preserved a centuries-old tradition in the feast day of Saint bake cakes in the shape of the female Breasts — Мinuzze di sant'agata. These are small round sweets with white icing and a candied cherry on top. Sometimes cake "Breasts of St. Agatha" offer under another name so as not to frighten nervous tourists.

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St. Agatha of Sicily, Virgin and Martyr 5 February

Weather: St. Agatha is rich in snow. Rainy clouds on St. Agatha’s day foretell hailstorms in the summer. If water courses in the streams on St. Agatha’s day There will be much milk in the chowder pot. [and I love chowder! Come on, water!] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gardening: Sow onions on St. Agatha’s day. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ “At Catania, in Sicily, in the time of the emperor Decius and the judge Quinctian, the birthday of St. Agatha, virgin and martyr. After being buffeted, imprisoned, tortured, racked, dragged over pieces of earthenware and burning colas, and having her breasts cut off, she consummated her sacrifice in prison while engaged in prayer.” Today is the feast of Saint Agatha of Sicily, Virgin and Martyr, who died circa 251. That she was a young woman martyred for her Faith is all that is really known about her, but her hagiography has been richly embellished. As related in the medieval Golden Legend and by Reverend Alban Butler in his Lives of the Saints, Agatha was a young, lovely, and nobly-born maiden of Catania in Sicily. "Quintianus the provost of Sicily, being of a low lineage, was lecherous, avaricious, and a miscreant... to accomplish his evil desires fleshly, and to have riches, did do take S. Agatha to be presented and brought tofore him, and began to behold her with a lecherous sight." She naturally repulsed him, whereupon, in an effort to break her spirit, he sent her to a brothel run by the prostitute Aphrodisia and her nine daughters. Cajolings, promises of rich presents, and fair words alternated with threats and abuse, but Agatha stood firm against them, and after a month, Aphrodisia finally had to admit defeat. Quintianus then thought to get her into his power by means of the emperor's edict against Christians. He had her bound and brought before him, with orders either to sacrifice to the Roman gods or be tortured. She chose the latter, but not before arguing with him: "If they [his gods] be good I would that thy life were like unto theirs; and if thou refusest their life, then art thou of one accord with me. Say then that they be evil and so foul, and forsake their living, and be not of such life as thy gods were." He had her beaten and thrown into prison, and when that did not change her mind, he resorted to the cruelest tortures he could think of. The one that provides the attributes most often seen in depictions of the saint - the mangling and cutting off of her breasts - was followed a few days later by the executioners rolling her torn and bleeding body over a bed of pottery shards and live coals. At that, she rendered up her soul to God, and devout Christians buried her. She is the patroness of Catania, and of Malta and San Marino, of nurses, nursing mothers, and of those who suffer from diseases of the breast. She is invoked against fire and natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (You can find more of her patronages here.) O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to Our Lord, we celebrated your faith, dignity, and martyrdom. Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of women, and inspire us to overcome adversity. O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession. Amen. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Last year, I made Lava Cakes for Saint Agatha’s Day. This year, I am trying a homemade version of a Sicilian treat called Minni di Sant’Agata or Breasts of Saint Agatha. From what I can tell, it is a cream-filled pastry – possibly with the same cream that is used in zeppoles. You can find several recipes online – enter ‘minni di Sant’ Agata’ or ‘minni di Virgini’ in your search engine. The one I am trying comes from Medical Advocates and looks easy enough (the recipe is at the bottom of the page). To make things even easier, Hi Cookery adapted the recipe and provides photos of the process. Of course, you can always find Snowballs or some other round cake covered with white frosting or coconut, place half a maraschino cherry on top, and serve them for Saint Agatha’s day. [The bad side of the Widow is wondering if she can get away with bringing these to the next All Saints Party.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Artwork: Bergognone (1481-1522), Saint Agatha, 1510. Santo Stefano, Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy.

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The holy martyr and virgin Saint Agatha is among the Catholic Church’s greatest heroines of holy purity. Her name was inserted in the canon of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as early as AD 530 in Carthage. Saint Agatha stands with Saint Agnes, Saint Lucy, Saint Agnes, Saint Cecilia, Saint Anastasia, Saint Philomena, and …

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Saint of the Day – 5 February – St Agatha (c 231- c 251) Virgin and Martyr. St Agatha was born at Catania or Palermo, Sicily and she was martyred in approximately 251 at Catania, Sici…

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Saint Agatha Patroness against breast diseases and rape vistims. She is also considered to be a powerful intercessor when people suffer from fires. She was martyred in Sicily during the persecution of Emperor Decius in 251.Prayeer on Back: Lord God, you showered heavenly gifts on the virgin Agatha Hear the prayers of those who recall her devoted life and who ask her to intercede for them in their necessity. (Petition). Help us to imitate her virtues during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness with her in heaven. Amen. Material: CardstockSize: 2-5/8 x 4-3/8" H

We have now also introduced a first ever stained glass lace card completely created by hand. It makes a perfect gift and display. Every Lace card ships in a separate clear protective sleeve. If you use the lace card in daily prayer, we recommend you keep it in the sleeve as you use it to prevent damage to the lace. The sleeve allows you to flip the card and pray without removing the card from the sleeve. These beautiful Holy Prayer Cards are based on several photos of stained glass of Saint Agatha the martyr who is one of the early Christian martyrs associated with breast cancer intercession prayers. We have completely enhanced the original images to make them more vibrant, sharp and beautiful. We offer two different card designs each with a different prayer so be sure to select the one that suits you best. Or, get them both. They also make wonderful gifts. The intercession prayer has been specially done for breast cancer. These cards have been digitally designed and handcrafted in the United States. They are certainly very unique and unlike any other Saint prayer card of this saint. The back of the cards offer intercession prayers to Saint Agatha, her feast day, dates of birth and death and patronage. The card dimensions are 2.5 inches by 5 inches. It is beautifully designed and unlike any other prayer card of this kind. The card is laminated to extend its usage and is part of the Stained Glass Card Collection series of these Catholic prayer cards. What makes these cards unique, is that these are the only cards based on real photographs of Catholic art. They are very sharp and carefully designed to present real beauty of Catholic art and devotion. Our holy cards are of the highest quality you will find anywhere. They are very durable, very clear and sharp. They will last you for many years of prayer. Laminate Thickness: 5mil for durability Corners: rounded for durability Paper: Double-sided matte 8mil high quality photo paper Card size: 2 5/8in x 5 1/8in with laminate (67mm x 130mm)

St. Methodius of Sicily reflects on St. Agatha, virgin & martyr, whose name means "good." For her feast on February 5.

1680-1686. Oil on canvas. 83 x 56 cm. Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid. P000180. Not on view.

(Saint Agatha by Francisco de Zurbarán, ca. 1630-33)

The first saint I posted was St. Lucy, who is depicted in iconography as holding her eyes on a plate, as typically her eyes are said to have been gouged out as part of her martyrdom. St. Agatha holds something else on a plate. Because she suffered a different kind of martyrdom. Death by purple…

Saint Agatha (detail, 1638-1644) Lorenzo Lippi

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