Explore the lives and teachings of remarkable female saints throughout history. Be inspired by their faith, courage, and devotion, and learn how their stories can guide and uplift you in your own spiritual journey.
By Cinnamon. During the Second Vatican Council, the Roman Calendar was updated to remove the feast days of certain saints whose historical existence couldn’t be verified. The most well-known of these would have to be Saint Christopher, but many others – including Philomena, Ursula, and Barbara – also quietly disappeared from public celebration at the […]
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St. Philomena, Virgin, Martyr and Wonderworker. St. Philomena has the distinction of being the only saint canonized SOLELY on the basis of the profound miracles attributed to her intercession.
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 ...