Definition: The term "Agatha" comes from the Old French "Agatha" which means "the one who has suffered". In Christian scriptures, it's associated with Mary Magdalene (also known as Agatha). This figure in the Gospel According to St. Luke, written centuries later, is a symbol of God's compassion towards humanity. The term was used by Jesus Christ Himself to describe the disciple Martha and Lazarus for feeding the poor widow who had a son whom she did not recognize as her own. The disciples were instructed not to make any comment about this event; rather, they should keep silent until they saw a sign from God which would confirm that the woman was indeed the one who could be the Messiah. The narrative in Luke's Gospel is interpreted by some as emphasizing Mary’s role in feeding the poor widow. According to Luke 9:35-40, while Martha was doing her best to feed her husband and son (who she did not know), Jesus then commanded them not to speak of what he had done. Instead, they were to wait until "the sign [Mary] will give" from God. The sign Mary would receive is often interpreted as the promise of the fulfillment of all other prophecies in Scripture regarding the coming Messiah and his resurrection (Luke 11:28-30). This sign is often referred to as the "sign of Jonah" (Luke 9:45), which refers to God's warning to the Jewish people about a great evil that would come upon them. In the context of this narrative, it suggests Mary’s role was not just to feed her family but also to minister and encourage others. The story of Agatha is a central part of Christian doctrine as an image of spiritual maturity in Christ’s care for humanity.
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