Agatha, St.
Agatha, St.
tortured for resisting advances of Quintianus. [Christian Hagiog.: Daniel, 21]
See: Martyrdom
Agatha, St.
had breasts cut off. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 34]
See: Mutilation
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