Saint Philomena (19th-century wonderworker)
Greek princess martyred in Rome at the age of thirteen under Diocletian for refusing to break her vow of virginity. Her relics, discovered in 1802 in …
First name and chronology
Philomena
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Philomena, between 300 and 1909; the most famous is Saint Philomena, celebrated on August 10th.
Chronology of the name Philomena
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 300 Saint Philomena (19th-century wonderworker) Greek princess martyred in Rome at the age of thirteen under Diocletian for refusing to break her vow of virginity. Her …
- 1808-1868 Filomena Ferrer Galcerán A religious of the Order of Minims, Filomena Ferrer Galcerán (1841-1868) is known for her life of asceticism, her mystic…
- 1849-1909 Filomena D'Urso Filomena D'Urso (1909-1954), in religion Sister Ambrogina di San Carlo, was an Italian religious of the Congregation of …
All records linked to Philomena
Filomena Ferrer Galcerán
A religious of the Order of Minims, Filomena Ferrer Galcerán (1841-1868) is known for her life of asceticism, her mystical experiences, and for inspir…
Filomena D'Urso
Filomena D'Urso (1909-1954), in religion Sister Ambrogina di San Carlo, was an Italian religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of Jesus the Redee…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Philomena's feast day?
The feast of Philomena is celebrated on August 10th, in memory of Saint Philomena.
How many saints are named Philomena?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Philomena, including Saint Philomena, Filomena D'Urso and Filomena Ferrer Galcerán.
Who is the most famous saint named Philomena?
The most famous saint named Philomena is Saint Philomena (3rd century).