Agnes of Bohemia
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Agnes of Bohemia, O.S.C. (Czech: Svatá Anežka Česká, 20 January 1211 – 2 March 1282), also known as Agnes of Prague, was a medieval Bohemian princess who opted for a life of charity, mortification of the flesh and piety over a life of luxury and comfort. Although she was venerated soon after her death, Agnes was not beatified or canonized for over 700 years.
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Saint Agnes of Bohemia OSC | |
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Princess, philanthropist and abbess | |
Born | 20 January 1211 Prague, Bohemia |
Died | 2 March 1282[1] Prague, Bohemia |
Venerated in | Catholic Church (Order of St. Clare and the Czech Republic) |
Beatified | 1874 by Pope Pius IX |
Canonized | 12 November 1989, Vatican City, by Pope John Paul II |
Major shrine | Monastery of St. Agnes Prague, Czech Republic |
Feast | 2 March |
Patronage | Czech Republic |
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