Saint Philomena the Wonderworker and Heart Joyful

This is the animated story of Saint Philomena the Wonderworker and Heart Joyful.

Saint Philomena the Wonderworker and Heart Joyful | Saints Stories for Kids

Philomena – which means “daughter of light” – was a Greek princess who lived on the Island of Corfu during the fourth century. When Philomena was about 13 years old, her parents (who were of Greek royalty) were called to Rome because Emperor Diocletian wanted to inflict war on the Island. Having seen Philomena’s beauty and having been impressed with her manners, Diocletian asked for her hand in marriage as a sort of peace treaty. Her parents accepted the offer, but because Philomena had vowed her virginity to God, she refused the marriage proposal.

In an attempt to get Philomena to marry the Emperor, her parents brought her to Diocletian, who tried to win her favor. But, she still refused his hand in marriage.

(source: https://www.stphils.com/church/about-...)


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