| Agnes of Rome (c. 291 – c. 304) is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican Communion and Lutheran Churches. She is one of several virgin martyrs commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass.
Agnes is, among other patronages, a patron saint of girls, chastity, virgins, victims of sex abuse, and gardeners. Her feast day is 21 January. |
