According to Maltese tradition, during the persecution of Roman Emperor Decius (AD 249–251), Agatha, together with some of her friends, fled from Sicily, and took refuge in Malta.
Menurut tradisi Maltese, selama penganiayaan Kaisar Romawi Decius (AD 249-251), Àita, bersama dengan beberapa temannya, melarikan diri dari Sisilia, dan berlindung di Malta.