In December, January and February each year, the Church celebrates the feast days of three female saints who all have something in common. St Lucy’s feast day falls on December 13; St Agnes’ on January 21, and the feast of St Agatha is celebrated on February 5. All three are included in the Roman Canon;…
St Agatha and hope for the hurt
St Agatha by Lorenzo Lippi, Florence, c. 1638-1644. Photo: Public Domain.

