SAINT OF THE DAY APRIL 20 ST. AGNES OF MONTEPULCIANO, VIRGIN AND DOMINICAN, ST. ANICETUS, POPE

SAINT OF THE DAY APRIL 20 ST. AGNES OF MONTEPULCIANO, VIRGIN AND DOMINICAN Born to a noble family, Agnes entered religious life when she was only nine years old. By age 15, Agnes was the superior of a new community in Viterbo. She returned to her home in Montepulciano where she founded a Dominican convent in 1306. She was canonized by Benedict XIII in 1726. ST. ANICETUS, POPE Originally from Syria, Anicetus became Pope around 155. As Pope he invited St Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna, to Rome to discuss the controversy over the date of Easter. The two parted amicably, but the question remained open. Pope Anicetus died during the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius.