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The lamb symbolizes purity and Saint Agnes promissed God never to stain purity and remain virgin.

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What the symbol of St. Agnes of Rome?

The symbol for Saint Agnes of Rome is the lamb, because her name means "pure" in Greek and similar for the Latin word Angus, which means lamb. When popes confer a portion of their power on bishops, they send them a woolen cloth called a pallium. These are woolen from the wool of the lambs consecrated on St. Agnes' Day.


Who is the patron saint of the lamb and young girls?

Saint Agnes of Rome is the patron saint of lambs and young girls.


What does the lamb of Saint Agnes signify?

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What does Agnes mean in Greek?

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.


What is Saint Agnes of Montepulciano the patron saint of?

Agnes is not a patron saint at this time.


What does St. Agnes carry?

Agnes is frequently pictured carrying a lamb which is a sign of purity. Agnes preferred to die rather than surrender her chastity. As with all martyrs she is sometimes shown carrying a palm frond which is the symbol of a martyr.


Where did Saint Agnes die?

Saint Agnes was martyred in Rome.


When did Saint Agnes get married?

Saint Agnes was never married.


What is St. Agnes of Montepulciano the patron saint of?

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What is the meaning of st agnes?

The meaning of st. Agnes is little lamb


Is Saint Agnes the sister of Saint Clare?

Saint Agnes of Assisi was the younger sister of Saint Clare of Assisi.