Wow!
In Catania, they worship one saint. And her name is Saint Aghata. This is her story:
Saint Agatha was lovely and of noble birth, and caught the attention of Quintian, the Governor of Sicily. However, Agatha refused Quintian, having taken a Christian vow of purity and devotion to Christ. In retaliation, Quintian reportedly sent Agatha to a house of prostitution. Despite an extended period of time there, Agatha remained firm in her vow. Quintian then reportedly had Agatha imprisoned and brutally tortured. She is supposed to have been healed of her wounds when St. Peter appeared to her in prison, however Quintian's tortures continued and she finally died unshaken in her devotion to Christ.
A year after her death, a city survived the volcanic eruption of Mt. Etna. People became convinced the city had been spared because of St. Agatha's prayers. She is the protector against earthquakes, volcanoes, fires and thunderstorms.
So every year, on February 6th, her bones are brought out from the church, and are led around the city by the people who are devoted to her.
It has been the best festival I have seen in my life!
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