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The Life and Martyrdom of St. Agatha: A Story of Faith and Courage
Every year on February 5, the Church remembers St. Agatha of Catania, a young woman whose life was dedicated to God through her virginity, and whose steadfast faith led her to a martyr's death during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius in the third century. St. Agatha's story is a powerful testament to the strength of conviction, unwavering dedication to Christ, and divine intervention in times of trial.
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