St. Philomena

• Known as the little wonder worker of the 20th century

• Relics were found on May 25th, 1802

• Her relics are in Mugnano del Carindale

• St. John Marie Vianney had a strong devotion to St. Philomena and commissioned a painting of her

• Emperor Diocletian was enamored by the beauty of this 13-year-old and wanted her as his wife

• When she refused he had her scourged however her wounds were attended to by Angels

• The emperor then tied an anchor to her and she was thrown into the Tiber River

• Angels cut the ropes and raised her to the river bank

• The emperor then order her to be shot with arrows

• The arrows returned and killed the archers

• Finally, the emperor had her beheaded

• St. Philomena is known to make loud knocking sounds

• The sounds are to gain your attention or to show a sign of appreciation

• She died on August 10, 304, at the age of 13

• Feast Day: August 11

St. Philomena, pray for us !