Saint Agatha, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, is venerated as the patron saint of breast cancer patients, nurses, and victims of sexual assault. Born in Sicily around 231 AD, Agatha dedicated her life to Christ from a young age and took a vow of chastity. Her beauty, however, attracted the attention of a Roman official, Quintianus, who pursued her romantically. When she rejected his advances, he retaliated by subjecting her to brutal torture, including the mutilation of her breasts, a symbol of her purity and faith. 

Despite enduring severe suffering, Agatha's unwavering devotion to God and miraculous endurance became legendary. She is said to have been visited and healed by St. Peter during her imprisonment. Saint Agatha ultimately died in 251 AD due to her injuries. Her feast day is celebrated on February 5, and her intercession is sought by those seeking strength in adversity and healing from breast ailments.