Agnes, Saint, Martyr (approximately 291-approximately 304)
Person
Dates
- Existence: approximately 291 - approximately 304
Biographical note
A young Roman, aged twelve or thirteen years, who was martyred under Diocletian in approximately 304. She is a patron of chastity, and is usually depicted in art holding a lamb.
(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)
Alternate names
Agnes of Rome, Inez, Ines
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents
Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Saint Agnes, undated
File — Box 70 (relics): Series IX, tray: 3, Item: 2-3
Identifier: IX
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Content notice
Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.
Content notice
Some relics include fragmentary human remains.
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
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Liturgy and life collection
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Relics