She is a Christian virgin martyr, who has been highly venerated from an early date. She was put to death at Catania in Sicily, probably in the persecution of Decius, a.d. 249-251. The "Acts" of her martyrdom, recorded not earlier than the 16th century, are legendary. St. Agatha is invoked against fire and lightning. Her feast is February 5.
Background
Christie, Agatha Mary Clarissa ( born Miller ) ( 1890-1976 ).
