St. Agnes (flourished 4th century, Rome [Italy]; feast day January 21) was a virgin and patron saint of girls, who is one of the most-celebrated Roman martyrs. Agnes, St. St. Agnes with a lamb at her feet., Saint Agnes of Rome (January 21st, 291 - c. 304) was a Christian martyr and virgin saint of the Roman Catholic Church. She is the patron saint of young girls and chastity. Agnes was born in Rome to a wealthy Roman Christian family and lived during the reign of Diocletian, a Roman Emperor who was known for his persecution of Christians., Who Was Saint Agnes? Saint Agnes is also known as Agnes of Rome, Ines, Ines del Campo, and Ynez. The name “Agnes†is similar to the Latin word agnus, which means “lambâ€. For this reason depictions of Saint Agnes often include a lamb. The name actually comes from a Greek word which means “chaste, pure, sacredâ€., Saint Agnes of Rome is one of the most beloved of female saints. Learn more about the life and legend of this virgin and martyr., St. Ambrose, De Virginibus, I, 2; the inscription of Pope Damasus engraved on marble, the original of which may yet be seen at the foot of the stairs leading to the sepulchre and church of St. Agnes (Sant' Agnese fuori le muri); Prudentius, Peristephanon, Hymn 14., St. Agnes of Rome stands as one of the most revered virgin martyrs in Christian tradition, remarkable for her unwavering faith at an extraordinarily young.