Agnes

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Agnes

• Martyr Agnes of RomeJanuary 21Young Roman Christian killed for her faith at the beginning of the fourth century.
• Venerable Agnes of PoitiersMay 13Spiritual daughter of Saint Radegund and abbess of the Holy Cross convent in Poitiers until her death in 586.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Agnes?

The name day of Agnes is January 21, the feast of Martyr Agnes of Rome. It is also kept on May 13.

II.Which saints bore the name Agnes?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Agnes, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Agnes a good baptismal name?

Yes. Agnes is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Agnes of Rome as patron.