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1. www.christianity.com › church › church-historyRemembering Agnes, a Girl Who Glorified Christ - 301-600 ...

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   Apr 28, 2010 · Agnes (also known as Ines) was just twelve or thirteen when she was dragged before a Roman judge. The accusation against her was that she was a Christian. It seems that she came from a well-to-do family and that several youngsters from noble families looked at her as a prospective mate.

2. spiritualculture.org › saint-agnesSaint Agnes: A Beacon of Faith and Virtue in Catholicism

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Saint Agnes, or St. Agnes, as she is commonly known, is a revered figure in Catholicism. Her story is one of unwavering faith, pure innocence, and ultimate sacrifice, making her an enduring symbol of virtue and devotion for Catholics worldwide.

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   Jan 21, 2024 · Saint Agnes’ Story. Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry.

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4. earlychurchhistory.org › martyrs › saint-agnes-theSaint Agnes—The Little Lamb - EARLY CHURCH HISTORY

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   St. Agnes as a girl—Charles d’Agar, 1669-1723. One of these examples for us of holiness and dedication to the Lord was a little 12 to 13-year-old girl named Agnes who lived in Rome. She was a widely revered martyr in the early Church.

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5. ewtn.co.uk › article-the-origins-of-st-agnes-childThe origins of St. Agnes, child saint and martyr – EWTN ...

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   1 day ago · St. Agnes was born to noble, Christian parents in 291 A.D. in the Roman Empire. She lived during a time of Christian persecution under the reign of Emperor Diocletian. In the year 302, the emperor resolved to wipe out Christianity.

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   A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. 4 “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 The law of Moses says to stone her.

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   Who is Saint Agnes?

   • It is a gift God offers to all. Saint Agnes is the Patron Saint of: Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray. Like other young martyrs, the death of Saint Agnes reminds us that length of years is not a requirement for a holy life. Little is known about Saint Agnes other than that she was a martyr.

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   Why was Agnes a martyr?

   • She was a widely revered martyr in the early Church. After her martyrdom, probably under the persecution of Diocletian (c. 304), Agnes became a heroine and an intercessor to God for some believers. Pope Damasus (c. 304-384) who encouraged the worship of saints (hagiolatry) composed a panegyric to her.

   Saint Agnes—The Little Lamb - EARLY CHURCH HISTORY

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   How did Saint Agnes die?

   • Saint Agnes’ Story Almost nothing is known of this saint except that she was very young—12 or 13—when she was martyred in the last half of the third century. Various modes of death have been suggested—beheading, burning, strangling. Legend has it that Agnes was a beautiful girl whom many young men wanted to marry.

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   How did Agnes become a saint?

   • Soon after her death, Agnes became a favorite saint. One of Emperor Constantine's daughters built a church at the site of Agnes' grave. A Pope wrote an epitaph for her. Her bones have been examined and show that she really was as young as history says. Someone composed a hymn in her honor and legendary acts appeared which told about her.

   Remembering Agnes, a Girl Who Glorified Christ

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8. saintagnes.org › our-patroness-st-agnes-the-martyrOur Patroness: St. Agnes the Martyr - St. Agnes Parish

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   A Short Biography of Our Patroness: Saint Agnes. Source: Catholic.org. St. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men chasing after her.