It was nightfall and the bishop's prayers to Saint Agnes had failed.

Both buildings were constructed over the earlier catacombs where Saint Agnes was buried.

Saint Agnes is the patron saint of young girls.

Inside the church is a shrine for Saint Agnes, containing her skull.

Saint Agnes was martyred at a very young age for the crimes of blasphemy and sacrilege.

The catacomb of Saint Agnes is a small church.

The church is dedicated to the chaste and virtuous Saint Agnes.

It was founded by the Sisters of Saint Agnes in 1909.

What is said to be the remains of Saint Agnes's are below the high altar.

I was just reading the other day about Saint Agnes.