Her purity and gentleness.
Saint Agnes of Rome is the patron saint of lambs and young girls.
Saint Agnes is often depicted with a lamb as a symbol of her innocence and purity. It is said that she was so gentle and pure that the lamb followed her everywhere she went as a sign of her virtue.
The girl's name Agnes is of Greek origin, and its meaning is pure, holy. Also, the popular Saint Agnes was a young Roman virgin martyred by the Emperor Diocletian. Her emblem is a lamb. The Latin word for lamb is agnus. Source(s): We studied a bit of latin and greek in my class.
The symbol of St. Agnes of Rome is typically depicted as a lamb, representing her purity and innocence. She is often shown with a palm branch, a symbol of martyrdom, as she was executed for her Christian beliefs.
Agnes is not a patron saint at this time.
Saint Agnes was martyred in Rome.
Saint Agnes was never married.
Agnes is a saint but is not currently a patron saint.
The meaning of st. Agnes is little lamb
Saint Agnes of Assisi was the younger sister of Saint Clare of Assisi.
The Saint Agnes School was created in 1917.
Saint Agnes spent her short life in or around Rome.