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March 2 · Optional · White

St Agnes of Bohemia

(1211–1282) Princess of Prague who refused the emperor Frederick II's hand to become a Poor Clare, founding a hospital and the first Franciscan house north of the Alps. Clare of Assisi, who never met her, wrote her four letters as to a daughter.

A prayerSaint Agnes, bride of a better King, pray that we choose freedom in poverty.

When is the feast of St Agnes of Bohemia?

The feast is celebrated on March 2 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Agnes of Bohemia?

The feast of St Agnes of Bohemia is celebrated on March 2 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Agnes of Bohemia?

(1211–1282) Princess of Prague who refused the emperor Frederick II's hand to become a Poor Clare, founding a hospital and the first Franciscan house north of the Alps. Clare of Assisi, who never met her, wrote her four letters as to a…

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