Patronage

Patron Saint of Chastity

Agnes of Rome is venerated as the patron saint of chastity — feast day January 21.

Agnes of Rome

Agnes of Rome

c. 291 ADJanuary 21, 304 AD · Feast day: January 21

Agnes of Rome was a girl of approximately twelve who chose death over dishonor during Diocletian's persecution, declaring Christ her only Spouse. She survived a brothel and fire before martyrdom and remains one of only seven women named in the Roman Canon of the Mass.

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