If you are referring to St. Agnes the martyr, no she was not a nun. If you are referring to St. Agnes of Assisi, yes,she was a nun.
No, it was St. Agnes of Assisi who was St. Clare's sister.
St. Clare of Assisi had two sisters: Agnes and Beatrice.
Agnes of Assisi was born in 1197.
To learn about St. Francis of Assisi and what he is remembered for, click on the link to his biography below.
Yes, Saint Clare's sister, Saint Agnes of Assisi, was also declared a saint by the Catholic Church. Saint Agnes is known for her devotion to a life of poverty and humility.
Yes, she had at least two sisters, Agnes (later Saint Agnes) of Assisi and Beatrice. Both became nuns as well as Clare's mother.
Yes, she was a sister of Saint Clare of Assisi and they shared the same father.
No, Agnes of Assisi was not a martyr. She died of natural causes.
St. Agnes, the younger sister of St. Clare of Assisi is reported to be the patron saint of:affianced couplesbetrothed couplesbodily puritychastityChildren of MaryColegio Capranica of Romecropsengaged couplesgardenersGirl ScoutsgirlsManresa, Spainrape victimsRockville Centre, New York, diocese ofvirgins
Saint Agnes of Assisi was the younger sister of Saint Clare of Assisi.
Saint Clare had two younger sisters: Agnes and Beatrice.