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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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5 dni temu · St. Agnes’ name means “chaste” in Greek and “lamb” in Latin. 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.
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.
Agnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, [ 1 ] to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés.
A popular saint about whom little is known, Agnes is said to have been a beautiful, wealthy Roman maiden who had, in childhood, dedicated herself to God. Some say that a rejected suitor betrayed her to authorities; others say that she was asked at 13 to sacrifice to the gods and marry, both of ...
21 sty 2024 · Agnes, whose name signifies ‘lamb,’ a symbol of innocence and gentleness, became the Patroness of young girls. Her story, a poignant narrative of purity, faith, and courage, continues to inspire and resonate through the ages.
16 lut 2019 · There are several names for Saint Agnes including Saint Ines, Saint Ines of Rome, and Saint Ines del Campo. Agnes is Patron Saint of purity, chastity, virgins, rape victims, betrothed couples, engaged couples, gardeners, crops, and Girl Scouts.
