St. Philomena: Young Martyr, Miracle Worker, and Powerful Intercessor

About this sermon

Discover the incredible story of **St. Philomena**, the virgin martyr whose tomb was discovered in Rome in 1802 and whose extraordinary story of martyrdom, miracles, and powerful intercession inspired devotion among saints, popes, priests, and countless Catholics. In this video, we explore the discovery of St. Philomena’s tomb in the Catacombs of Priscilla, the Christian symbols found upon it, her sacred relics, and the remarkable events associated with their journey to Mugnano, Italy. You’ll also hear extraordinary accounts connected with St. Philomena: miraculous healings, the transformation associated with her relics, remarkable events surrounding her shrine, and the miraculous repair of a damaged marble altar. Then we turn to the story of her heroic martyrdom: her vow of virginity for Christ, her refusal to surrender herself to the emperor, the scourging, the anchor, the arrows, and finally her death as a martyr. St. Philomena became beloved by many saints and Catholic figures, including **St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars**, who had an extraordinary devotion to her and continually encouraged others to seek her intercession. Popes also fostered devotion to St. Philomena, and the faithful have invoked her particularly for children, afflicted mothers, the sick and suffering, married couples, the conversion of sinners, and the return of souls to the sacraments. As the Holy Curé of Ars said: “St. Philomena has great power with God and she has moreover a kind heart.” May the story of this courageous young martyr inspire us to remain faithful to Jesus Christ regardless of the cost. 🙏 **St. Philomena, pray for us.** January 10th -Birthday of the Saint Philomena Sunday after January 10th -Patronage day of Saint Philomena May 25th - Celebration of the finding of the Holy Body of Saint Philomena August 10th - Celebration of the Translation of the Holy Body and the martyrdom of Saint Philomena August 11th - Liturgical feast day in honor of Saint Philomena August 13th - Celebration of the name of Santa Filumena (Saint Philomena) Second Sunday of August - Solemn festivities in honor of Saint Philomena 00:00 The Martyr’s Walk 00:25 The Tomb of St. Philomena Is Discovered 02:02 Her Relics and the Martyr’s Blood 02:54 The First Extraordinary Marvel 04:00 St. Philomena’s Relics Leave Rome 05:36 The Shrine of St. Philomena 06:34 Extraordinary Changes to Her Image 07:17 More Remarkable Events at the Shrine 08:13 The Miracles of St. Philomena 08:23 A Crippled Girl Suddenly Walks 09:04 A Blind Child Is Healed 09:58 The Dying Lawyer and a Miraculous Cure 10:39 The Miracle of the Marble Altar 12:00 What Do We Know About Her Life? 12:39 The Martyrdom of St. Philomena 13:08 She Refuses the Emperor 13:23 The Anchor and the Tiber River 13:40 The Miracle of the Arrows 14:12 Saints Devoted to St. Philomena 14:38 St. John Vianney & St. Philomena 15:28 Popes Devoted to St. Philomena 16:37 Who Is St. Philomena Patroness Of? 17:17 Turn to St. Philomena 17:26 St. John Vianney’s Powerful Words #StPhilomena #CatholicSaints #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #CatholicMiracles #Saints #Catholicism #CatholicHistory #CatholicMen #VirginMartyr #SaintPhilomena #CatholicTradition 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Prayer
• Suffering & Trials
• Miracles