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SaintsJanuary 21, 2025

St. Agnes — Child Martyr of Purity

She was 12 years old. She refused to marry a rich pagan because she was 'already engaged' to Christ. A story of teenage courage.

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St. Agnes (d. 304). Name means "Pure" (Greek: Hagne) and "Lamb" (Latin: Agnus). The Governor's son wanted to marry her. She said: "I am already promised to a Lord who is far more noble than you."

The Miracle

They tried to drag her to a brothel to shame her. Legend says her hair grew instantly to cover her body. They tried to burn her at the stake. The fire parted around her. Finally, she was beheaded.

The Lambs

Every year on her feast day (Jan 21), two baby lambs are blessed by the Pope. their wool is used to make the Pallium (white stoles) worn by Archbishops.


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