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Agnes of Jesus

Agnes of Jesus

Blessed
October 19 · 1602–1634

Agnes of Jesus (1602, Le Puy-en-Velay — 1634, Langeac) — Blessed, abbess. Feast day: 19 October.

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Agnes of Jesus was a 17th-century French Dominican nun who served as the prioress of her monastery in Langeac. Born Agnès Galand in Le Puy-en-Velay, she entered a religious institute at the age of five and later joined the Dominican Order in 1623. Known for her spiritual maturity and mystical experiences, she eventually led her community as prioress before being removed from the position, an event she accepted with grace. She is recognized as a blessed in the Catholic Church.

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