Agnes
Agnes is a Christian saint who, according to tradition, was born in 291 into Roman nobility and suffered martyrdom on 21 January 304. She was known for her resolute devotion to religious purity, which led to her being persecuted for her Christian faith. Miracles are associated with her death, including her hair growing to cover her body when threatened with being dragged naked through the streets, and men attempting to rape her being struck blind.
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When
- First attested
- 304 CE
- Attested period
- 304 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Martyred in 304 CE during the reign of Diocletian.
Relationships
- allied with
- Emerentiana
Sources
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“patronage of Agnes, to whom he had a particular devotion. The city of Santa Ynez, California is named after her.”
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“Agnes, a virgin martyr of the Catholic Church... suffered martyrdom when but thirteen during the reign of the emperor Diocletian, on the 21st of January 304.”
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