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Take strozzapreti, or “priest-chokers.” This thick, hand-rolled pasta hails from central Italy and, depending on whom you ask ...

Sicily is a unique treasure trove of cultural experiences that can attract tourists from ... Events like the Feast of St Agatha in Catania, ... Birkirkara Hill, St. Julian’s, STJ 1149 ...

Agatha was born in Catania, Sicily, in southern Italy, around the year 230. Like many women of her time, she decided to consecrate her life to Jesus Christ by remaining a virgin.

Monday Feast of Saint Agatha in Catania The city of Catania, on Sicily’s eastern coast, will celebrate its patron, Saint Agatha, this week with a traditional three-day festival unfolding from Monday, ...

Saint Agatha of Sicily (c. 231-251 AD) was born into a noble Christian family in Catania, in the Roman Province of Sicily. Renowned for her beauty and piety, she committed herself to a life of ...

The Poor Clares of Monteluce in Perugia lent out their wafering irons to extend their charity even when they weren’t making the wafers themselves. Such customs survive today in Catania, where ‘minne ...

In Catania, it is impossible to escape Sicily’s patron saint, Agatha. Manifold stories recount how this 3rd-century woman – born in the ancient port city – was canonised.

Sicily's cities and towns host festive events throughout the year, with many honoring patron saints, holidays, or seasons. In Agrigento, the springtime Almond Blossom Festival features 10 days of ...