Tuesday 5 February 2013

St Agatha




St Agatha's day is on 5 February.  She is the patron saint against breast disease.  And yes those things on the platter are what you think they are!  

She is also the patron saint of earthquakes.


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  1. momto85 February 2013 at 10:04

    I didn't know that! thank you for this information!

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  2. vicky5 February 2013 at 10:56

    Interesting! I didn't know!

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  3. FABBY'S LIVING5 February 2013 at 13:29

    I also didn't know! Thank you for sharing this lovely info. Have a blessed week.
    Fabby

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  4. Shainee5 February 2013 at 18:22

    that means people were aware of breast diseases in ancient time.

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  5. Our Neck of the Woods6 February 2013 at 09:01

    Woah, how interesting! I had no idea. A very unique painting!

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  6. Unknown6 February 2013 at 13:57

    Hi Carol, Maria from the blog hop! Are you Catholic? Gearing up for lent? Still haven't figured out what I am giving up yet :-)

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