Saint Agnes (Patron of Engaged Couples)

Prayer of St Agnes:

All-powerful and ever-living God, You choose the weak in this world to confound the powerful. When we celebrate the memory of Saint Agnes, may we like her remain constant in our faith. Amen.
The Name Agnes means "Chastity" or "Lamb". Saint Agnes at a very young age was ordered to worship and sacrifice to the pagan gods and be raped to lose her virginity. When told to do this she made the Sign of the Cross. Saint Agnes was then beaten and tortured while being forced to renounce God. She refused and was Martyred by being stabbed in the throat.

Also Known as: Saint Agnes of Rome

Born: Late 200 AD

Died: 304 AD, tortured. Historical information not clear yet

Additional Patronages: Purity of Soul and Body, Virgins, Chastity and Girl Scouts

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:
Refused sacrifice to pagan gods
Martyr
Chose death over consecration of Virginity in an illicit marriage

Saint Agnes Medals and Statuettes

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