Saint Agnes is often pictured with a lamb for two reasons:
(1) because her name is similar
to the Latin word for lamb, agnus;
(2) because the lamb is young and innocent,
and therefore a symbol of purity.
Patroness of young girls.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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Beautiful image! She is one of my Patron Saints - my B-Day shares her Feast day.
Holy virgin and martyr, pray for us!
Thanks Micki for sharing this beautiful one with us! :)
I join in remarking on the beautiful image of this young saint. T Y dear Micki, for sharing the picture and the story of St Agnes! And Happy Birthday Adrienne!
Adrienne - Happy Birthday to you....What a lovely patron you have.
Meldelen - Y W Thank you for your little prayer.
Mary Lou - Y W I like this picture myself because it's the only one that shows her hair soo curly. (Does that tell you that I have perfectly STRAIGHT hair?)
I love Saint Angnes. that is a beautiful picture of her.
Gardenia - Yes, the artist did a wonderful interpretation. TY
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