St.Agatha remains one of the best loved saints in Christian devotional life, despite the fact that nothing is known of her life. She is said to have protection against volcanic eruptions. This comes from her association with Sicily and the claim that after her death flows of molten lava from Mount Etna were diverted. She also has a claim in protecting against earthquakes. As bells were used to warn against volcanic eruptions and fire, she has long been the patron saint of bell founders. She is also invoked against diseases of the breast.

Today is her feast day and we ask her many blessings on us. Amen