Agnes Ornament or Pendant
The Saint Agnes ornament makes a sweet gift for a young lady making her confirmation. It may be hung anywhere, and measures approximately 1 1/4" x 2 1/4". The other two sizes work well on a chain or ribbon necklace. The original was done with colored pencil on paper. St. Agnes was a Roman girl who was only thirteen years old when she suffered martyrdom for her Faith. Agnes had made a promise, a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was very great and she hated sin even more than death! Since she was very beautiful, many young men wished to marry Agnes, but she would always say, "Jesus Christ is my only Spouse." Procop, the Governor's son, became very angry when she refused him. He had tried to win her for his wife with rich gifts and promises, but the beautiful young girl kept saying, "I am already promised to the Lord of the Universe. He is more splendid than the sun and the stars, and He has said He will never leave me!" In great anger, Procop accused her o