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Aug 10, 2016 · Saint Philomena, the patron saint of infants, babies, and youth, was was martyred under the reign of Diocletian around 300 A.D.
In 291 AD, when the mother’s time came to give birth, they named the child Lomena referring to the light of faith, but at the time of her baptism, they named her Philomena, which means the daughter of light, since she was born to this faith.
- How did we learn about her life? Sister Maria Luisa di Gesù was a Dominican nun who claimed to receive a heavenly vision from Philomena herself about the life of the long-dead saint.
- When did St. Philomena live? Philomena herself was believed to have been born in the year 291 to the governor of a Greek king. He later converted to Christianity, along with his wife.
- How did she die? According to the vision, when the Roman Emperor Diocletian went to war against Philomena’s father, he instead offered peace if she would become his bride.
- How does someone become a saint? After a person has died, their life is investigated by an official expert authorized by the Church. Their initial report is submitted to the bishop of their diocese and further investigation is performed.
Jan 11, 2024 · According to the good sister, Philomena was a daughter of a Greek king who, along with his wife and family, converted to Christianity. At 13, Philomena consecrated herself to God and took a vow of perpetual virginity.
Both her parents were of royal blood and were pagans who offered many sacrifices and prayers to their gods to have a child, but in vain. One of their Christian servants assured them that their prayer would be answered if they embrace the Christian religion.
Philomena Shares Her Story. Some years after her relics were discovered, the saint revealed her story to three different people. These three people had never met each other, lived in different places around the world, and yet reported accounts of Philomena’s life that were eerily identical.
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All that is known about St. Philomena's life comes from a Neapolitan nun's vision. Sister Maria Luisa di Gesu claims St. Philomena came to her and told her she was the daughter of a Greek king who converted to Christianity. When Philomena was 13-years-old, she took a vow of consecrated virginity.
