Saint Agnes of Assisi
Feast Day
16-Nov
Born
1197 at Assisi, Italy
Died
16 November 1253 at the monastery of San Damiano of natural causes; buried in the Santa Chiara church, Assisi, Italy; miracles reported at her tomb
Canonized
1753 by Pope Benedict XIV (cultus confirmed)
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Biography
Saint Agnes of Assisi, also known as Agnes of Assisi, was born in 1197 in the picturesque town of Assisi, Italy. She was the daughter of Count Favorino Scifi and Blessed Hortulana, and was raised in a series of luxurious castles in and around Assisi. Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare of Assisi, and she would later become Clare's first follower in a life dedicated to God.
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