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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.
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St. Agnes was a 4th-century virgin martyr who refused to marry and was killed by the emperor Diocletian. She is venerated as a patron saint of girls and is honored with a feast day and a blessing of lambs in Rome.
The history of the Church is full of many female / women Catholic saints, who received recognition for great deeds or meritorious conduct. Many lost their lives in defense of the faith, while others were themselves the mothers of important saints.
The women who have been created as Female Patron Saints are recognised for their virtue and the contribution they have made to the Christian religion. Many of the great Female Patron Saints lost their lives in their service to the church and died for their faith and beliefs.
Because of the legend around her martyrdom, Saint Agnes is patron saint of those seeking chastity and purity. [11] She is also the patron saint of young girls and girl scouts. Folk custom called for them to practise rituals on Saint Agnes' Eve (20–21 January) with
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