St. Agnes Statue 9" High

HAND PAINTED STATUE – 9 Inches High & 4 Inches Wide is made of "Marfilita" Agnes of Rome (291 – 304) was a Roman virgin, who suffered martyrdom, during the persecution of Diocletian. His life is recounted in the Proceedings. She was locked up in a brothel, where according to legend her sanctity was confirmed. STORY ABOUT HER She is venerated as one of the great martyrs in the history of the Church, and her feast is celebrated on January 21. Agnes was a beautiful young woman from a noble Roman family. She was reported to her father for being a Christian. In those days, Christians were under the persecution of Diocletian and were sentenced to death if they refused to sanctify the Roman gods. She was tried and sentenced to live in a brothel where, miraculously, she remained a virgin. According to the Acts of her martyrdom, although she was exposed naked, her hair grew in a way that covered her body. The only man who tried to abuse her went blind, but Agnes cured him through her prayers. Later she was sentenced to death. PRAYER O glorious St. Agnes, You served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles. Amen.