Happy Feast Day St. Agnes!
Feast day: January 21
Patron: of young girls, chastity, rape survivors, and the Children of Mary
Birth: 291 - Death: 304
St. Agnes of Rome was a young Christian girl who lived in the 3rd century AD, who was martyred for her faith. According to tradition, she was born into a wealthy Roman family, but refused to marry and instead devoted her life to God. She was arrested and put to death for her beliefs. The Catholic Church honored her as a martyr and her feast day is celebrated on January 21st. Agnes is the patron saint of young girls, and her name is often invoked by those seeking purity, chastity and a happy death. Her story is an inspiration for many Christians to remain strong in their faith even in the face of persecution and adversity.
