Famous People with Name Philomena

Philomena Garvey            Origin/Culture/Country: Irish

Philomena Garvey: is an Irish golfer, the daughter of James and Kathleen Garvey (nee Owens). Baltray is on the north shore of the Boyne estuary approximately four miles from the historic town of Drogheda.

Saint Philomena            Origin/Culture/Country: Greek

Saint Philomena: is a saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, said to have been a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century. Her veneration began in the early 19th century as a result of an archaeological find; after news of the find spread, several miracles were credited to her intercession. Devotion to her was especially publicised by Saint Jean Vianney, who attributed some of his works of faith healing to her aid.