St Agatha of Sicily was a beautiful young woman who consecrated her virginity to Christ and was martyred for it. Pray this novena for those suffering from breast cancer, and for nurses.
Facts about St Agatha Novena Feastday: February 5th Novena Starts: January 27th Patron saint of breast cancer, nurses Sicily, bellfounders, bakers, Catania Sicily, against fire, earthquakes, jewelers, martyrs, natural disasters, nurses, Palermo Sicily, rape victims, San Marino, single laywomen, sterility, torture victims, volcanic eruptions, wet nurses, Zamarramala Spain Birth: 231 Death: 251
St Agatha Novena
You can pray the full St Agatha Novena below.
Day 1 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 2 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 3 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 4 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 5 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 6 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 7 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 8 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be
Day 9 Prayer
Intro Prayer
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of the body, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
O Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice may receive your intercession:
Pray for (mention your request here), if it be for the greater glory of God and the good of my soul. Amen.
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