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Agnes of Rome (c. 291 – c.  304) is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican Communion and Lutheran Churches. She is one of several virgin martyrs commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass.

Agnes is, among other patronages, a patron saint of girls, chastity, virgins, victims of sex abuse, and gardeners. Her feast day is 21 January. (Full article...)
Attributes: a lamb, martyr's palm
Patronage: Betrothed couples; chastity and virgins; Children of Mary; Colegio Capranica of Rome; gardeners; Girl Guides; the diocese of Rockville Centre, New York; the city of Fresno
See also: Alban Roe, England