St. Agnes

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A lamb is wreathed in flowers during a special Mass for the feast of St. Agnes at the Basilica of St. Agnes Outside the Wall on Jan. 21, 2014.

The origins of St. Agnes, child saint and martyr

Jan 21, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom... Read more

Lambs are wreathed in flowers during a special Mass for the Feast of St. Agnes at the Basilica of St. Agnes Outside the Wall on Jan. 21, 2014.

Blessing of lambs a 500 year old tradition, priest reveals

Jan 22, 2014

By Elise Harris

Shortly before the blessing of the lambs yesterday in honor of the feast of St. Agnes, the parish priest of... Read more