With archaeological sites dating back to Greek and Roman rule and a stunning coastline, you'll love these things to do in ...

Yet, one comes to realize that Sicily, with a population of just five million, competes not only with Malta but also with other Mediterranean destinations like Greece, Spain, and mainland Italy.

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.

On February 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agia Agathi, who is the Patron Saint of breast cancer patients and is known for curing many people of the disease. The Holy ...

This Wednesday, the Catholic Church's calendar commemorates a saint who is invoked to prevent the damage from fire, lightning, and volcanoes. Who was Saint Agatha, the most important festivity on ...

But the historical links are still there - St Agatha is Malta's secondary patron saint and some street names like San Giuliano are common. One link that has been unfortunately lost is the culinary ...

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 ...

Such customs survive today in Catania, where ‘minne di Sant’Agata’ – individual portions of cassata – are prepared for the feast of Agatha of Sicily, the city’s patron saint. Each is shaped like one ...

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.

(Photo: Bill Miller) St. Agatha’s feast day is Feb. 5, but her story is appropriately shared in October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Church history shows Agatha was born in 231 in Catania, a ...