St. Agnes was not canonized. She was proclaimed a saint by early
Christians because of her martyrdom. The canonization process did not
come into existence until the 12th century. In the primitive Church,
martyrs were immediately recognized as witnessing to the perfection of
Christian life on earth, having shown the ultimate proof of their love for
Christ by the offering of their lives. By the sacrifice of their lives
for Christ, they attained Heaven in eternal glory and were indissolubly
united to the Lord, the Head of the Mystical Body.
St. Agnes was declared a saint by the early Church long before the official canonization process was put into place. She was never canonized.
Agnes of Rome was neither beatified nor canonized as the processes did not exist at the time she died. She was proclaimed a saint by the early Christian community based on her martyrdom.
Yes, she was canonized on November 12, 1989, by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy.
Agnes of Rome died in 304.
Saint Agnes was born in Rome, Italy, and lived during the 3rd century AD. She was martyred for her Christian faith at a young age.
Agnes lived and died in Rome, Italy.
She is a "precongregational" saint. In other words, she was proclaimed a saint by popular acclaim because of her martyrdom in the early days of the church, before a formal canonization process existed.
She was canonized on October 17, 2010, in Rome.
Saint Agnes was martyred in Rome.
St. Agnes lived in Rome during the 3rd century. She was a Christian martyr who is celebrated for her dedication to her faith and her vow of chastity.
Agnes was from Rome, Italy.
St. Agnes died in the year 304 and the feast is celebrated on January 21.In Rome.