Statue 15 cm Ste Agathe

Saint Agatha is invoked against breast cancer by women, and breast pain in general. It can also be invoked against fire. She is the patron saint of nurses. Saint Agatha is represented holding a tray on which breasts are placed with one hand or holding a pincer. Saint Agatha is venerated in Soignies, Bruyelle, Ollignies and Orcq.