St. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes made a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was great and she hated sin even more than death! – Whenever a man wished to marry Agnes, she would always say, “Jesus Christ is my only Spouse.” The young men she turned away became so angry and insulted by her devotion to God and purity that they began to submit her name to authorities as a Christian follower. In great anger, Procop accused her of being a Christian and brought her to his father, the Governor. The Governor tried to change her mind by putting her in chains, but her lovely face shone with joy. Next he sent her to a place of sin, but an Angel protected her. At last, she was condemned to death. Even the pagans cried to see such a young and beautiful girl going to death. Yet, Agnes was as happy as a bride on her wedding day. She did not pay attention to those who begged her to save herself. “I would offend my Spouse,” she said, “if I were to try to please you. He chose me first and He shall have me!” Then she prayed and bowed her head for the death-stroke of the sword. She died a virgin-martyr at the age of 12 or 13 on 21 January 304.
Agnes of Rome, Protect the Young
O Little St. Agnes,
so young and yet made so strong
and wise by the power of God,
protect by your prayers
all the young people of every place
whose goodness and purity are threatened by the evils
and impurities of this world.
Give them strength in temptation
and a true repentance when they fail.
Help them to find true Christian friends
to accompany them in following the Lamb of God
and finding safe pastures in His Church
and in her holy sacraments.
May you lead us
to the wedding banquet of heaven
to rejoice with you and all the holy virgin martyrs in Christ
who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
… St Agnes, Pray for Us …
Prayer to Saint Agnes
Saint Agnes, although you were only a child, you believed that Jesus was always with you; help us to remember that He is also with us, and to remain true to His presence. Saint Agnes, you refused to give up your faith; help us to be proud of our faith, to love it, to be strong in it, and to give witness to it daily. Saint Agnes, patron saint of children, watch over the children of the world; keep them safe from harm; be with them in their hour of need; and always pray for them.
Saint Agnes you are an example to the worth of virtue and chastity. You wear a Martyr’s palm and a virgin’s wreath. Saint Agnes pray for us that, though unworthy of a special crown, we may have our names written in the list of Saints.
Amen.
Saint Agnes of Rome, Pray for us !
“Christ has made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue.”
“I belong to Him whom the angels serve.”
“St. Agnes, your martyrdom at thirteen shows that holiness knows no age.”
“St. Agnes, whose name means ‘lamb,’ followed the Lamb of God to eternal glory.”
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St. Agnes – January 21
Saint Agnes
Saint Agnes is a well-known Christian saint, especially remembered in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions for choosing to remain faithful to her beliefs even when pressured to give them up. Because of this, she was killed during a time when Christians were persecuted.
Feast Day: January 21
Key Facts:
- Full name: Saint Agnes of Rome
- Lived: Early 4th century (around 300–304 AD)
- Place: Rome, Roman Empire
- Age: Traditionally believed to be 12–13 years old
- Religion: Christian
- Why she is remembered: She refused to give up her Christian faith
- How she died: Executed during Christian persecutions (considered a martyr)
- What she represents: Faith, courage, purity, and strength
- Symbol: A lamb (agnus in Latin)
- Importance: One of the earliest and most respected female Christian saints
PRAYERS
Prayer to St. Agnes for Chastity and Purity
Glorious St. Agnes, virgin and martyr, I beseech thee by thine intercession to help me maintain my purity of heart and walk firmly in the faith which animated thee from thy tenderest years. Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ, through the merits of St. Agnes, grant me thy heavenly grace to shun pleasures that stain my soul and keep our holy faith inviolate. I pray for us all, that through your intercession, we may obtain the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting from Almighty God. Hail Mary! Amen.
Prayer to St. Agnes for Courage and Strength in Suffering
O glorious St. Agnes, courageous maiden who didst merit the martyr’s crown by thy purity and faith, I beseech thee to intercede for me. Cast thine eyes upon my struggles and help me bear a favorable witness to Jesus Christ in my sufferings. Almighty God, through thine intercession, grant me strength and courage to endure my trials with a living faith that animated thee from thy blameless life. May the burning love for Jesus Christ that preserved thee in purity of heart be granted unto me as well. Hail Mary, full of grace, obtain for me the grace to seek eternal life above earthly things and the crown of eternal glory thou didst earn. Amen.
Prayer to St. Agnes for the Gift of Virginity
Dearest St. Agnes, I come before you today with a fervent heart, seeking your intercession as I celebrate the precious gift of virginity. Guide me in my journey to uphold my purity and live a life that honors God’s intentions for me. Strengthen my faith and devotion, and protect me from temptations that may lead me astray. May your example inspire me always to seek the will of the Lord with humility and love. Amen.
Prayer to St. Agnes:
St. Agnes, although you were only a child,
You believed that Jesus was always with you;
Help us to remember that he is also with us,
And to remain true to his presence.
St. Agnes, you refused to give up your faith;
Help us to be proud of our faith,
To love it, to be strong in it,
And to give witness to it daily.
St. Agnes, patron saint of children,
Watch over the children of the world;
Keep them safe from harm;
Be with them in their hour of need;
And always pray for them. Amen.
Prayer
Let us gain courage for our own battle by honoring the martyrdom of the glorious virgin Agnes. St. Agnes, vessel of honor, flower of unfading fragrance, beloved of the choirs of Angels, you are an example to the worth of virtue and chastity. O you who wear a Martyr’s palm and a virgin’s wreath, pray for us that, though unworthy of a special crown, we may have our names written in the list of Saints.
All: Alleluia
Prayer
Saint Agnes, my patroness, who entrusted yourself God to the end and with joy suffered death by martyrdom for the One, who died for all of us, I ask you humbly, deign to intercede for me in every minute of this day and obtain for me the grace of selfless service to God and neighbors. Let your prayer give me comfort in times of trials and torments. Be my friend in times of loneliness and abandonment, and obtain for me from your Spouse, Jesus Christ, the eternal happiness in Heaven. Holy innocent virgin, who paid the greatest price for preserving fidelity to Christ, obtain for me the grace of complete purity of the soul and the body.
Amen.
Prayer of Petition to St. Agnes
O sweet Saint Agnes, I earnestly implore thy compassion and commend myself to thy prayers. O noble virgin, thou didst despise all earthly things and prefer the love of Christ to the glory of the world. Death was welcome to thee, and the holy angels were waiting for thy soul to convey it into the joys of Paradise, where, adorned with the martyr’s palm, thou didst arrive at the nuptials of the heavenly Spouse. I too seek Him; deign to intercede for me that He may grant me health of mind and body, restrain the temptations of the devil, extinguish the desires of the flesh, give me time for true repentance and amendment of life, grant me the remission of all my sins, together with grace to make a good end and a happy death. Amen.
NOVENA PRAYERS TO ST. AGNES
St. Agnes Novena – Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, we know little about your early family life. But we know that your parents practiced their Christian faith in a society that was very hostile to Christianity. Though you were still a child, you grew strong enough in your faith that you gave up your life for Christ.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all families may be full of holiness and love.
Pray for us, that we may always hold fast to our faith in every circumstance. Pray that we may do all we can to live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you were only twelve or thirteen years old when you chose to suffer and die for your faith. Despite your young age, you held fast to your faith amidst persuasion, bribery, and eventually great suffering.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that all children may receive the love and formation they need.
Pray for us, that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance we encounter in our lives. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in holiness at every opportunity God gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you felt God calling you to consecrate yourself to Him as a virgin. Though you were only twelve or thirteen years old, you held fast to this vocation amidst great pressure to marry.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may inspire more men and women to serve Him in the religious and priestly vocations.
Pray for us, that we may always be eager to carry out God’s will in our lives each day. Pray that we may devote ourselves more wholeheartedly to God at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you had a very intimate relationship with Our Lord. Though you were only twelve or thirteen years old, you loved Him deeply and wished to consecrate yourself to Him as a virgin. Tradition says that you proclaimed Jesus as your Spouse when men asked for your hand in marriage.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in our friendship with Our Lord.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to advance in holiness. Pray that we may make our relationship with God our top priority in life.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you lived in a society that was very hostile to Christianity. You were betrayed to the authorities as a Christian when you were twelve or thirteen years old. Despite torture and great suffering, you held steadfast and refused to renounce your faith.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that God may strengthen and assist all Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
Pray for us, that we may never allow any sufferings to deter us from serving God. Pray that we may serve God worthily in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
.Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you suffered greatly on account of your faith when you were twelve or thirteen years old. Despite your young age, you were not deterred from your faith amidst great pressure and torture. You persevered in your faith to the point of death.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the perseverance we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may grow in every virtue we need for holiness. Pray that we may do all we can to live saintly lives each day.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you are venerated as the patron saint of chastity. You chose to consecrate your virginity to Our Lord despite great pressure to marry. Legend says that as you were being persecuted for your faith, God protected your virginity through miraculous intervention.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the virtue of chastity.
Pray for us, that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives, even in the midst of suffering. Pray that we may serve God more wholeheartedly at every opportunity He gives us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you were tortured when you refused to renounce your faith. Throughout painful and humiliating torture, you remained joyful in your sufferings. Even when your sufferings were so awful that pagans were moved to pity for you, you remained steadfast and joyful.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may be able to joyfully accept sufferings in our lives.
Pray for us, that we may do all things in our lives out of love for God. Pray that we may do all we can to grow in holiness each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
St. Agnes Novena – Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for giving us St. Agnes as an example of holiness. We ask You to hear the prayers she brings before You on our behalf.
St. Agnes, you bravely refused to renounce your faith despite the threat of torture and death. You were only twelve or thirteen years old, but you courageously endured painful and humiliating torture. You even persevered to the point of death rather than renounce your Christian faith.
Please bring all of our petitions before the throne of God, and we particularly ask today that you pray that we may grow in the courage we need for holiness.
Pray for us, that we may always do all we can to advance in virtue and holiness. Pray that we may grow closer to God each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
St. Agnes, pray for us!
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