The Lord crowned with lilies on your benign head composed: in a crown of thorns and roses innocence and martyrdom kissed.
Rit. Hail, hail, O beautiful martyr, O our patron saint Saint Agatha; may the precept of the heart reach you, may our sighs rise to you.
We devout ferments of love to you, holy, faithful run: from you, virgin, we all implore of purity the lovable flower.
Rit. Hail, hail, O beautiful martyr, O our patron saint Saint Agatha; may the precept of the heart reach you, may our sighs rise to you.
We faithful devotees come to you, holy, patron of hearts: from you strength we all await that strength that wins you.
Rit. Hail, hail, O beautiful martyr, O our patron saint Saint Agatha; may the precept of the heart reach you, may our sighs rise to you.
Protect your country, benign, from the perils of fire and sea; defend it with your power from the wicked who want evil.
Rit. Hail, hail, O beautiful martyr, O our patron saint Saint Agatha; may the precept of the heart reach you, may our sighs rise to you.