Description

STATUE OF SAINT AGATHA.

The statue represents Saint Agatha, one of the most beloved holy martyrs in Italy, especially in Catania, the city where she was born and suffered martyrdom.
He wears a brown tunic and a red cloak.
She holds a palm in her hand, representing martyrdom and victory over death, and a tray containing her breasts, symbol of the torture she suffered.
The base is square and features the writing “S. Agata”.
Saint Rita is the patron saint of Catania and protector of women with breast diseases.
His feast day, celebrated on February 5, is one of the largest and most important religious celebrations in Sicily.
Thousands of faithful participate in the processions, carrying his statue through the streets of Catania.
The statue is finished with great attention, making it not only an object of devotion but also a work of art. Italian manufacture.

Saint Agatha is venerated as an example of courage, purity and faithfulness to Christ.
His story inspires many people to persevere in their faith despite hardship and persecution.
Her intercession is invoked to heal breast diseases and to protect from volcanic eruptions, particularly those of Mount Etna.