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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. Agnes Virgin and Martyr
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| History: Saint Agnes died a
martyr at Rome during either the second half of the third century or, more
probably, at the beginning of the fourth century. Pope Damasus adorned her
tomb with sacred poetry, and many of the Fathers of the Church, following
St, Ambrose, have honored her in their writings. Her feast is celebrated on
January 21st. Prayer: Almighty, eternal God, you chose what the world considers weak to put the worldly power to shame. May we who celebrate the birth of Saint Agnes into eternal joy be loyal to the faith she professed. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume III, pp. 1310, 1313. |
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