Saint Agnes of Rome Plaque
- Solid Bronze Plaque
- Small (p68k - 2.25 x 1.9 inches), Medium (p128m - 4 x 3.25 inches), and Large (p7g - 7.6 x 6.3 inches)
- Hangs Easily on the Wall
- Made in Germany
- Gift Box Included
Product Description
Our Saint Agnes of Rome Plaque (c. 291-304), depicts the patron saint of chastity, young girls, engaged couples, rape victims, and virgins. Saint Agnes was only 12 or 13 year old when she was martyred because, according to legend, her many suitors – slighted by her unswerving devotion to religious purity and chastity – told the Roman authorities that she was a Christian. This solid bronze plaque is an excellent gift for confirmations, birthdays, first communions, the feast day of St. Agnes on January 21st, and will be a great stocking stuffer for Christmas.
A Bronze Wall Plaque in Three Sizes
Available in three sizes – Small (p68k – 2.25 x 1.9 inches), Medium (p128m – 4 x 3.25 inches), and Large (p7g – 7.6 x 6.3 inches) – this bronze wall plaque hangs easily on the wall at home or in the office. A master bronze-smith designed and cast this solid bronze plaque. This is a truly distinctive gift for that special ”Agnes” in your life!
Saint Agnes – Virgin-Martyr
This plaque depicts St. Agnes as the Virgin-Martyr. Because of the similarity of her name Agnes (derived from the feminine Greek adjective hagnē – ἁγνή meaning “chaste, pure, sacred”) to agnus (Latin for “lamb”), the lamb has been her symbol since the sixth century. The “Lamb of God” is depicted on this plaque in the top left corner. Agnes is depicted in this plaque holding the palm branch – the symbol of her martyrdom – with the city of Rome in the background. This is a most fitting gift for the feast day of St. Agnes (January 21), as well as for a birthday, first communion, or confirmation.
On her feast day every year (January 21) the wool of two lambs is blessed at the Church of St. Agnes in Rome. This wool is then woven into the pallium (stole of white wool) which the pope wears and confers on archbishops as a symbol of their respective jurisdiction. Each archbishop becomes a “Shepherd of Christ’s Flock” when the pallium touches his shoulder. This symbolizes that the new bishop is now “‘yoked” with the Pope, the bishop of Rome, who is visible head of the Church. Saint Felician of Foligno was the first recorded recipient of a pallium from a pope (Saint Victor I) n 204.
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Additional Information
| Weight | 0.16 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.75 x 1.75 x 1 in |
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