A portrait of St. Agnes
St. Agnes
c. 291 – c. 304
Feast
January 21 · IV c.
Patron of
Girls · Chastity · Engaged couples · Gardeners · Girl Scouts
Order
Virgin / Martyr
Roman virgin martyr of about thirteen years old, killed under Diocletian c. 304 for refusing marriage and consecrating her virginity to Christ. Named in the Roman Canon and one of the most venerated of the early Roman martyrs; her name (lamb) is associated with the blessing of lambs at her basilica each year. Feast January 21.
Life & Times
Also known as: Agnes of Rome · Born: c. 291 · Died: c. 304 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Agnes is invoked as the patron of girls, chastity, engaged couples, gardeners, girl scouts. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Christ is my spouse; he chose me first and his I will be.”— St. Agnes (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Agnes, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.