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St. Agnes Virgin, Patroness of Cumana

Like all January 21 of each year, is one of the most significant for Sucre (Venezuela) State celebratesreligious holidays; Day of St. Agnes, Martyr and Patroness of Cumana, cumaneses all gather on the steps of St. Agnes Church to celebrate our Patron. Here is a brief biography and description:

St. Agnes hasbeen regarded by the Church as patron saint of purity. It is one of the most popular Christian Santas. Probably was martyred at the beginning of the persecution of Diocletian, who published his crueledicts in March 303 AD. St. Ambrose and St. Augustine say that St. Agnes was only 13 years old when he was martyred. Its richness and beauty made ​​the young major Roman families vying for her hand.But Agnes all, they gave the same answer: "I have devoted my virginity to a heavenly spouse." Unable to convince her suitors denounced as a Christian to the governor. They hoped that the threats hadnot achieved what I got compliments. Ines unmoved stating that her only husband was Jesus Christ. Judge ordered to take her and dragging to the Idols that forced to offer incense. The executioners wereunable to move their hands except to make the sign of the cross. Seeing this, the Governor's threatened to send her to a brothel where her virginity, so much appreciated, would be exposed to theinsults of the brutal Roman youth. Agnes answered that Jesus Christ was too jealous of her purity to allow this to be raped. The Governor was so enraged that command immediately taken to the brothel andgave freedom to all to abuse it to your liking.

Many young people full of lust rushed to the spot but the view of the Holy produced theirterror. Only one came up who was blinded by a light from heaven down and fell to the ground shaking. The Holy obtained by his prayers he was returned sight and health. Governor condemn to be beheaded,...