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Saint Philomena, also known as Filomena, Filumena, Philumena, Philomene, Thaumaturga of the Nineteenth Century, and Wonder Worker of the Nineteenth Century, is a Catholic Saint whose life remains largely unknown. The information about her was received through private revelation. It is believed that she was martyred at the young age of 14 during the early days of the Church. In 1802, the ...
Saint Philomena made her entry into Briggsville on the last Sunday of August 1947, and the outdoor shrine dedicated to her honor was started on August 8, 1949. It was planned as a replica of the dungeon where the young Martyr-Saint, Philomena, had suffered and died to preserve her virginity. The upper structure is built of granite from many ...
Saint Philomena. Philomena – which means “daughter of light” – was a Greek princess who lived on the Island of Corfu during the fourth century. When Philomena was about 13 years old, her parents (who were of Greek royalty) were called to Rome because the Emperor Diocletian wanted to inflict war on the Island. Having seen Philomena’s ...
Philomena is the patron saint of infants, babies, and youth. The remains were removed to Mugnano del Cardinale in 1805. There, they became the focus of widespread devotion; several miracles were credited to the saint's intercession, including the healing of Venerable Pauline Jaricot in 1835, which received wide publicity.
St. Philomena. Little is known about the life of St. Philomena. However, it is believed she was a Greek princess who became a virgin martyr and died at 13-years-old. Remains of a young lady were discovered in May 1802 at the Catacombs of Priscilla on the Via Salaria Nova with three tiles reading "Peace be to you, Philomena."
Saint Philomena School is a nationally recognized educational community of excellence that fosters the courage & confidence of boys and girls from preschool to Grade 8. The commitment, passion and knowledge of our faculty and staff drive the partnership we share with parents to provide our students with opportunities and experiences that form ...
