Saint Agnes
A young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being miraculously protected in a place …
First name and chronology
Agnes
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Agnes, between 291 and 1981; the most famous is Agnes of Jesus, celebrated on October 19th.
Chronology of the name Agnes
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 291-304Saint AgnesA young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being mira…
- 501-600Saint Agnes and Saint DisciolaSaint Agnes was the first abbess of the monastery founded by Saint Radegund in Poitiers, introducing the rule of Saint C…
- 1227-1282Agnes of BohemiaA princess of Bohemia, Agnes refused royal marriages to dedicate herself to the poor. She founded the Hospital of Saint …
- 1274-1400Saint Agnes of MontepulcianoBorn in 1274 in Tuscany, Agnes of Montepulciano manifested early piety before becoming a major figure of the Order of Sa…
- 1602-1700Venerable Agnes of JesusBorn in Le Puy-en-Velay in 1602 into a modest family, Agnes of Jesus manifested exceptional piety and great spiritual ma…
- 1602-1634Agnes of LangeacAgnes of Langeac (1602-1634), in religion Sister Agnes of Jesus, was a French Dominican nun known for her mystical life …
- 1636-1696Josefa María de Santa InésJosefa María de Santa Inés (1625-1696), known as Inés de Benigánim, was a Spanish Discalced Augustinian nun known for he…
- 1817-1872Josefa Campos TalamanesSpanish religious and founder of the Congregation of the Catechist Religious Workers of Our Lady of Sorrows, dedicated t…
- 1831-1896Maria Costanza PanasAn Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun and abbess of the monastery of Fabriano, Maria Costanza Panas (1896-1963) is a mystic…
- 1921-1981Manuela de Jesús Arias EspinosaMexican religious, founder of the Clarissan Missionaries of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Inesian Family, beatified…
All records linked to Agnes
Saint Agnes and Saint Disciola
Saint Agnes was the first abbess of the monastery founded by Saint Radegund in Poitiers, introducing the rule of Saint Caesarius. She died in 588, sho…
Agnes of Bohemia
A princess of Bohemia, Agnes refused royal marriages to dedicate herself to the poor. She founded the Hospital of Saint Francis, the Order of the Knig…
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano
Born in 1274 in Tuscany, Agnes of Montepulciano manifested early piety before becoming a major figure of the Order of Saint Dominic. A foundress of se…
Venerable Agnes of Jesus
Born in Le Puy-en-Velay in 1602 into a modest family, Agnes of Jesus manifested exceptional piety and great spiritual maturity from childhood. Despite…
Agnes of Langeac
Agnes of Langeac (1602-1634), in religion Sister Agnes of Jesus, was a French Dominican nun known for her mystical life and her role as a spiritual mo…
Josefa María de Santa Inés
Josefa María de Santa Inés (1625-1696), known as Inés de Benigánim, was a Spanish Discalced Augustinian nun known for her humility and mystical gifts.
Josefa Campos Talamanes
Spanish religious and founder of the Congregation of the Catechist Religious Workers of Our Lady of Sorrows, dedicated to Christian education and the …
Maria Costanza Panas
An Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun and abbess of the monastery of Fabriano, Maria Costanza Panas (1896-1963) is a mystical figure famous for her 'vow …
Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa
Mexican religious, founder of the Clarissan Missionaries of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Inesian Family, beatified in 2012.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Agnes's feast day?
The feast of Agnes is celebrated on October 19th, in memory of Agnes of Jesus.
How many saints are named Agnes?
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Agnes, including Agnes of Jesus, Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa, Saint Agnes, Agnes of Montepulciano and Saint Agnes.
Who is the most famous saint named Agnes?
The most famous saint named Agnes is Agnes of Jesus (17th century).