Agnes was a girl of about thirteen living in Rome. The details of her martyrdom are not clear, but she gave witness to her faith and was put to death as a result, most likely by the sword. The church has honored her as one of the chief martyrs of her time.
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Earlier Event: January 19
Henry, Bishop of Uppsala, martyr, died 1156
Later Event: January 24
Third Sunday after Epiphany
