Agnes of Poitiers
Agnes von Poitiers (* in the 6th century ; † 588 in Poitiers ) is a saint of the Catholic Church. She was the adoptive daughter, possibly just a foster daughter, of the neustrian king Chlothar I and his wife Radegunde .
She became the first abbess in the Sainte-Croix (Poitiers) monastery founded by her maternal friend . There she introduced the monastic rules of St. Caesarius of Arles and directed the convent with prudence and prudence. Like Radegunde, she was in friendly contact with Venantius Fortunatus , in whose work her personality has left its mark.
She died in 588. Her holiday is May 13th.
Web links
- Sainte Agnès de Poitiers (nominis.cef.fr, French)
- Sant 'Agnese di Poitiers (santiebeati.it, Italian)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Venantius Fortunatus (hymnarium.de)
- ↑ Dulce decus nostrum , poem Fortunatus' to Agnes (original and English translation)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Agnes of Poitiers |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Agnes de Poitiers |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Abbess, saint of the Catholic Church |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 6th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 588 |
| Place of death | Poitiers |