Collection: 📚 St. Philomena

St. Philomena
St. Philomena was a young Christian martyr of the early Church, known for her purity, courage, and miraculous intercessions. Though little is historically recorded about her life, tradition holds that she was a virgin who suffered martyrdom at a young age during the Roman persecutions. Her relics were discovered in the Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome in the early 19th century, accompanied by inscriptions suggesting her steadfast faith. Devotion to St. Philomena quickly spread due to numerous miracles attributed to her intercession, and she is celebrated as a powerful example of faith, innocence, and courage.

Lived: Early 3rd Century | Feast Day: August 11 | Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Babies, infants, youth, orphans, and those seeking purity and miracles.