St. Agatha of Sicily, Virgin and Martyr 5 February
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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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…
By Patricia E. Russo, La Nostra Voce There are a number of legends concerning the life of St. Agatha of Sicily. The following account is based on the “Passio Sanctae Agathae” written 1,600 years ago. Agatha was born in the first part of the third century into a wealthy and noble Christian family in Catania, … Continued
Thought for the Day – 5 February – Tuesday of the Fourth week in Ordinary Time, Year C – Gospel: Mark 5:21–43 and Agatha, is claimed as the patroness of both Palermo and Catania. The …
With today being St.Agatha's feast day, here is a trio of photos from St. Agatha Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. This Gothic Revival church building is one of many noteworthy churches in The Gateway City. The initials of St. Agatha sit above the main doors into the church. As with many Gothic churches, buttresses are prevalent. These ones are projecting somewhat unusually from the steeple in a diagonal fashion. St. Agatha sits just a few blocks south of the Anheuser-Busch (that's Budweiser folks) brewery in the historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis. Largely cut off from the more vibrant areas of the neighborhood's bar and restaurant scene, nineteenth century homes are still prevalent around the parish, making for a pleasant walking environment. St. Agatha serves as the parish for Polish-language masses in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. St. Louis' historic wealth of impressive neighborhood catholic churches earned the city a noteworthy moniker as "Rome of the West." Today, a lovely blog, Rome of the West, has a lovely photo set and description of St. Agatha's which you can visit here. The author of Rome of the West has done a fine job of photographing churches in and around the St. Louis metro area and his site is definitely worth a visit! St. Agatha Church 3239 S. 9th St. St. Louis, MO 63118 http://www.polishchurchstlouis.org/
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Who are the patron saints of nursing? Most people say St. Agatha of Sicily is the patron of Nurses. Did you know there are 3 other patrons saints of nursing? Learn all about them including their meaning.
A role model of virtueAn intercessor in prayer for women confronted with afflictions such as breast cancerAsking for the courage and strength to endure our sufferings A durable long-lasting laminated prayer card that contains a vibrant image of St. Agatha on the front, and a prayer on the reverse. St. Agatha's Feast Day is celebrated on February 5. This prayer offers to Christ our suffering, particularly those suffering from and fighting the battles of breast cancer and other afflictions that confront women. We ask Saint Agatha to intercede for us and pray that we may also lead virtuous lives as she did.
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Saint Agatha lived in Sicily in the 6th century. When she was young, she dedicated her life to God and resisted any men who wanted to marry her or have sex with her. One spurned suitor had her forced into a brothel, imprisoned and martyred.
Who are the patron saints of nursing? Most people say St. Agatha of Sicily is the patron of Nurses. Did you know there are 3 other patrons saints of nursing? Learn all about them including their meaning.
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