The lamb symbolizes purity and Saint Agnes promissed God never to stain purity and remain virgin.
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.
Saint Agnes of Rome is the patron saint of lambs and young girls.
Her purity and gentleness.
The serpent is a symbol of Saint Patrick.
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.
Agnes is not a patron saint at this time.
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.
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.