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Aug 10, 2016 · At the moment of my birth, they gave me the name of "Lumena," an allusion to the light of Faith of which I had been, as it were, the fruit. The day of my Baptism they called me "Filumena," or "Daughter of Light," because on that day I was born to the Faith.
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.
Saint Philomena is a young virgin and martyr from the 4th century. Her relics, found in 1802, are the source of numerous miracles. The curé of Ars called her his "beloved little saint" and obtained from her a multitude of graces. Explore her story and how to invoke her through prayers and novenas.
Feb 7, 2014 · Forced to give up her child for adoption as a teenager, the woman who inspired the Oscar-nominated film starring Judi Dench talks about forgiveness and keeping her faith.
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- 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.
Dec 29, 2018 · Since Philomena discovered the truth about what happened to the son that she was forced to give up, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about adoptions law.
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.
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