St. Agnes
Feast 01-21
Patron of
About
Agnes was a young Roman girl, about twelve or thirteen years old, who was martyred for her faith during the persecution of Diocletian around the year 304.
According to tradition, she refused offers of marriage from noble suitors, declaring that she had consecrated herself to Christ. When her faith was discovered, she was condemned and executed, remaining faithful and serene to the end.
She is one of the most beloved martyrs of the early Church, and her name is included in the Roman Canon of the Mass. She is venerated as the patron saint of girls.
Suggested prayer
O God, who gave the young Agnes courage to choose Christ above every suitor and to remain faithful even unto death, grant through her intercession that girls may keep their hearts undivided for You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
