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She is one of several virgin martyrs commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass, and one of many Christians martyred during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Agnes was born in 291 into Roman nobility, and raised as a Christian. She suffered martyrdom on 21 January 304, aged 12 or 13.
St. Agnes (flourished 4th century, Rome [Italy]; feast day January 21) was a virgin and patron saint of girls, who is one of the most-celebrated Roman martyrs.
5 ημέρες πριν · Both meanings foreshadowed her death as a virgin martyr who died because she defended her chastity and refused to give up her faith. St. Agnes was born to noble, Christian parents in 291 A.D. in the Roman Empire. She lived during a time of Christian persecution under the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
3 Αυγ 2018 · She is said to have been born into a Christian family of Roman nobility, and to have voluntarily declared her Christian faith during a persecution. Saint Ambrose claims that her virginity was endangered and that she, therefore, suffered a double martyrdom: the first of modesty, the second of faith.
21 Ιαν 2024 · Both meanings foreshadowed her death as a virgin martyr who died because she defended her chastity and refused to give up her faith. St. Agnes was born to noble, Christian...
21 Ιαν 2022 · She is known as the patron saint of young girls, rape survivors, and the virtue of chastity. To this day, feast is celebrated on January 21st. St. Agnes, pray for us! Learn about the life and martyrdom of Saint Agnes of Rome, one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church.
St. Agnes is widely known as the patron saint of young girls. She is also the patron saint of chastity, rape survivors and the Children of Mary. She is often represented with a lamb, the symbol of her virgin innocence, and a palm branch, like other martyrs.
