Saint Agnes: The 13-Year-Old The Romans Couldn’t Kill Saint Agnes of Rome was a young Christian martyr who lived during the Roman persecutions around 304 AD. 📆 The Church celebrates her feast day on January 21. Though only about 13 years old, she boldly refused to worship pagan gods and remained fully consecrated to Christ, even under threat of death. Her witness became a powerful sign of faith in the early Church, showing that holiness is not limited by age or strength. She is remembered as a