St philomena

St. Philomena is the patron saint of infants and youth.

Read 17 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. St. Philomena is perhaps the most extraordinary Saint in the history of the Catholic Church…

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Princess Catherine of Alexandria converted to christianism when she was 14. When she protested against the persecutions of emperor Maxentus, the latter summoned 50 of his best orators and philosophers to dispute with her. Catherine won the debates and some of the orators even converted. Catherine was tortured and let to die of starvation in prison, but her wounds quickly healed and a dove often came to feed her.Even the empress, Valeria Maximillia, converted thanks to her. Maxentus sentenced…

Saint Philomena :: Aug 11th Saint Philomena (291-304), often referred to as the “Wonder Worker,” is a saint shrouded in mystery, yet her legacy is one of profound faith, miraculous intercession, and unwavering devotion to Christ. Though little is known about her life, her relics were discovered in the Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome in 1802, inscribed with symbols that revealed her identity as a young virgin and martyr. According to tradition, Philomena was the daughter of a Greek king who…

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There are instances in every person's life when it seems that a problem is insurmountable or a cross is unbearable. In these cases, pray to the patron saints of impossible causes: St. Rita of Cascia, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Philomena and St. Gregory of Neocaesarea. Read their life stories below.