This lovely gilt hold card of depicts St. Agatha standing with a palm branch before a fire and with chains at her feet. St. Agatha, who died in 251 A.D., is the Patroness of Women's Afflictions and Nurses, and her feast day is February 5. On the back of the holy card is the following prayer:
Oh St. Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to Our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity and martyrdom.
Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of women, and inspire us to overcome adversity.
Oh St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice, may receive your intercession.