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
Agnès
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Agnès, between 291 and 1896; the most famous is Agnes of Jesus, celebrated on October 19th.
Chronology of the name Agnès
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 291-304 Saint Agnes A young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being mira…
- 501-600 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 C…
- 1227-1282 Agnes of Bohemia A princess of Bohemia, Agnes refused royal marriages to dedicate herself to the poor. She founded the Hospital of Saint …
- 1274-1400 Saint Agnes of Montepulciano Born in 1274 in Tuscany, Agnes of Montepulciano manifested early piety before becoming a major figure of the Order of Sa…
- 1602-1700 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 ma…
- 1602-1634 Agnes of Langeac Agnes of Langeac (1602-1634), in religion Sister Agnes of Jesus, was a French Dominican nun known for her mystical life …
- 1831-1896 Maria Costanza Panas An Italian Capuchin Poor Clare nun and abbess of the monastery of Fabriano, Maria Costanza Panas (1896-1963) is a mystic…
All records linked to Agnès
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…
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 …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Agnès's feast day?
The feast of Agnès is celebrated on October 19th, in memory of Agnes of Jesus.
How many saints are named Agnès?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Agnès, including Agnes of Jesus, Saint Agnes, Agnes of Montepulciano, Saint Agnes and Agnes of Bohemia.
Who is the most famous saint named Agnès?
The most famous saint named Agnès is Agnes of Jesus (17th century).