Agnes of Rome – Restored Vintage Holy Card – pack of 10/100/1000 #001

Lovely and romantic, this portrayal of 4th Century Christian and Martyr, Agnes of Rome, shows her in a peaceful Roman garden and suggests aspects of the girl herself. She was beautiful with a gentle loving spirit, and turned down many men because of her devotion to Christ. Eventually, she was reported to the authorities for the crime of being Christian. Agnes, whose name means lamb, is usually shown holding a lamb, indicating her innocence. The palm leaf symbolizes her martyrdom, and the sword is the instrument they used. Reportedly, she faced her passing the way St. Therese did, with joy for the coming union with her beloved Jesus.

This is the Agnes who is mentioned by name in the Mass. She is the Patron Saint of girls and chastity. Her feast day is January 21, the date she died in 304 AD. (source: Cahtolic.org)

This is a turn of the last century German holy card. It was printed by B. Kühlen, a German publisher of holy cards in a partnership with Carl Poellath of Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, a manufacturing company founded in 1778 and still in existence today. Artist is anonymous. (source: second.wiki)

Thank you for your interest.

Sue and John

O invincible martyr,
Saint Agnes most renowned,
By your confidence in God’s help
– when, being condemned by
An impious magistrate,
You did not despair, and still trusted
Firmly in the God who gives His angels
Charge over those who trust in Him –
We ask you to intercede for us
To obtain from Almighty God
The forgiveness of all our sins
And the sure confidence that He will
Bestow upon us life everlasting
And the means necessary to merit it.
Amen.

Agnes is mentioned in the Mass. Her name means Lamb. She was devoted to Christ and turned down many men.Martyred for being a Christian. Died 304 AD. Feast January 21. Patron of girls. Front: 19th Century German Holy Card by B. Kuhlen.

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