Agnus is the Latin word for Sheep, in French it is Agneau- ( Agnew is an obvious relative on the Mutton side- Nixon:s Veep). Agnus Dei means Lamb of God and refers to the sacrificial role of Christ. This is repeated in various verses in the Mass. Agnes OS of course a saint and a girl's name- naturally she is identified with a lamb. more properly the phrase means Sheep of God, but Lamb sounds better and more juvenile. Hey I never thought of it Mary had a little Lamb! ( was he born on Christmas?) Agnes , is of course a saint, a child martyr by the way. the play Agnes of God is discussed elswhere, it is not religious fare int he normal sense- it is very disturbing and suggests a Nun was sexually assaulted. Play took place in Canada- real life incident that inspired it was in Rochester, NY> (not that Rochester- NY State Police- get an apb out on a Blue and White Maxwell taxi!
The important event in saint agnes' life was that she never offend god and she had her purity
Samuel french Inc.
Because she believed in God, when it was illegal, Saint Agnes was sentenced to death. Her head was cut off because she believed in the Lord.
Meg Tilly played the part in the 1985 film. The plot is loosely based on an actual event that occurred at a New York convent in 1977.
We celebrate any feast day to honor particular saints for their great service to God and Christianity. When we honor the saints, we honor their Creator - God. Saint Agnes died as a martyr, prefering to die rather than give up her religion and chastity.
Agnes Lum's birth name is Agnes Nalani Lum.
Agnes Fleming
Agnes Szalontay's birth name is Szalontay Agnes.
Agnes Windeck's birth name is Windel, Agnes.
Agnes Bernelle's birth name is Agnes Bernauer.
Agnes Nixon's birth name is Agnes Eckhardt.
Agnes Mayasari goes by Sherry, Agnes, and Sari.