This book is an anonymously written biography of Saint Philomena, a
young consecrated virgin whose remains were discovered in Italy in
1802. The name Philomena means `daughter of light'; this led to the
appreciation of the young girl's bones as an artifact of Christian
Rome. The significance of her life and deeds, plus the various
miracles which were purported to have occurred in proximity to her
bones, such as the multiplication and distribution of her bone dust
to many onlookers, led to calls for her to be sainted. Decades
after the initial discovery, the girl was witnessed in a vision
experienced by a Greek nun, who said she was a holy princess and
daughter of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The significance of Saint
Philomena became known throughout the Catholic world, and her tomb
and church became local landmarks in provincial Italy. To this day,
the sites associated with her are attractions for Christian
pilgrims and other visitors, curious to know of the significance of
the holy remains.
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