PRESENTATION OUTLINE
St. Agnes was
born January
28, 292
in Rome.
She was
born into a
wealthy
Christian
family.
She died
on January
21, 304.
She died
because she
wanted to stay
a virgin.
Some young men found out
that Agnes was a devout Christian. The Prefect Sempronius condemned her to be dragged naked on the streets. She was then taken to a brothel.
She was tied to a stake to be burned either the wood wouldn't burn or the flames parted. So, an officer beheaded her.
St. Agnes
is a pre-
congregational
saint.
This
means that
she was
assumed a
saint before
the Sacred
Congregation
for the Causes
of Saints existed.
St. Agnes is the
patron saint of
girls, Children
of Mary, rape
victims, and
gardeners.
St. Agnes'
feast day was
originally on
January 21,
but now it's on
January 28.
St. Agnes is
also known as
Saint Agnes of
Rome and
St. Inés.
St. Agnes has
22 Catholic
churches and
17 Catholic
churches in
her name.
St. Agnes is
known for
always
holding
a lamb
and palm
leaf.
