St. Philomena Relic Prayer Card | Child Health, Fertility & Healing | Catholic holy relic card | 3rd Class Relic

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$10.49

St. Philomena Relic Prayer Card | Child Health, Fertility & Healing | Catholic holy relic card | 3rd Class Relic

$10.49

Saint Philomena

Also known as: St. Philumena; Filomena; The Wonder-Worker.
Feast Day: August 11.
Patronage: Children, infants, and youth; Desperate or "Lost" causes; Sterility and infertility; Priests and the Living Rosary; Students.
Biographical: A young Greek princess who dedicated her virginity to Christ at age 13, Philomena was martyred in Rome after refusing to marry Emperor Diocletian. After her tomb was discovered in the Catacombs of Priscilla in 1802, thousands of miracles were attributed to her intercession. She was famously called the "Great Thaumaturge" (Wonder-Worker) of the 19th century by popes and saints alike.

The Wonder-Worker and Patroness of the Impossible

St. Philomena is a beacon of hope for those facing "lost causes" and impossible situations. As a martyr who remained steadfast under extreme trial, she is a powerful intercessor for the protection of children and youth, guiding them through the pressures of the modern world. For those struggling with sterility or complications in childbirth, she is a compassionate motherly figure who has granted countless miracles of new life. In the spiritual realm, she is the patroness of the Living Rosary, helping the faithful to deepen their meditative prayer. This Holy Card is designed to connect you to her youthful purity and fierce strength, serving as a sacramental shield for the soul and a conduit for the "extraordinary graces" she is known to bestow.

Artisan Design Details

A precision-cut window in the lower-left corner houses a 3rd-class relic (a piece of fabric touched to a 1st-class relic of St. Philomena). This 2.5 x 5" card is professionally laminated with rounded corners for lasting durability, ensuring the relic remains protected and visible for daily prayer.

Our Mission: We strive to give the most glory to God by handcrafting the most beautiful devotional images of His Saints, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Angels, and Our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the veneration of these sacred figures and the display of Holy Sacred Art - including the Holy Trinity, the Holy Ghost, and the Blessed Sacrament -only brings Him further glory. By utilizing various artistic styles, from digitally restored stained glass to classical masterworks and photography of sacred art, we provide unique sacramentals tailored to your personal devotion.

Custom Pairing Designs Available: Love the artwork of one card but prefer the prayer from another? We can create a custom edition tailored to your devotion. Please note that custom requests require a minimum order quantity and a one-time design fee. Contact us today to begin your custom commission.

Bulk Orders: We offer tiered discounts for churches, schools, and large events on our prayer cards, magnets, and bookmarks. Whether you need 50 items for a small group or 1,500 for a large conference, we provide handcrafted quality with professional lead times. View our Bulk Discount Tiers & Ordering Guidelines to begin your special order.

Handcrafted Artisan Devotionals

A Masterwork of Digital Restoration and Composition

Unlike standard reproductions, our studio utilizes a specialized digital restoration and composition process to elevate every sacred image. Our work is rooted in high-resolution photography of authentic Catholic art and the natural world, specializing in five distinct styles: Historical Stained Glass, Traditional Iconography, Sacred Statuary, Fine Art Paintings, and Botanical Photography.

Stained Glass & Painting Restoration: We meticulously remove structural "artifacts," such as dark lead window dividers, the "noise" of age, or centuries of varnish. We digitally restore missing details and color depth to provide an unobstructed view of the original masterpiece - from the intricate leadwork of a cathedral window to the emotive brushstrokes of a Last Supper mural.
Statue Composition: For our statuary collection, we breathe life into stone and wood. We often integrate "living" elements - replacing sculpted flowers with real botanicals or digitally restoring realistic features to the hands and feet of ancient figures.
Sacred Settings: We transpose these restored figures into meaningful, realistic environments. By meticulously cutting the subject from its original photograph, we place them in settings related to their life - such as placing the Blessed Mother within an actual photograph of the Garden of Olives in Jerusalem.
Botanical Symbolism (The Language of Flowers): For our collection of Prayer Acts, we utilize high-resolution macro photography of the natural world. We select specific blooms based on traditional botanical symbolism to visually represent the "flavor" and "virtue" of each specific prayer, creating a bridge between the Creator and His creation.

The result is a high-clarity devotional image that is often superior to the original source and found nowhere else in the world.

Premium Quality & Specifications

Our cards are engineered for a lifetime of daily prayer, utilizing professional-grade materials to ensure unmatched sharpness and color depth.

Materials: Double-sided, high-quality 8mil photo paper.
Protection: Industrial-grade 5mil lamination for a rigid, durable finish.
Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 5 1/8" (67mm x 130mm).
Finishing: Precision-rounded corners for superior durability.
Studio-Inspected: Every card is hand-aligned, trimmed, and inspected in our studio to ensure it meets our rigorous standards.

Display Options & Hand-Polished Bases

Every devotional card is available as a standalone laminated card or as a set with a custom display base.

Artisan Bases: Our bases are handcrafted from solid oak wood, polished by hand to a smooth finish, and painted in a deep gold.
Capacity: Each base is designed to hold up to 7 cards, allowing you to rotate your prayer focus throughout the week.
Display Tip: If displaying a single card, inserting a quarter coin behind it in the slot provides perfect upright tension.
Separate Purchases: Need extra stands? Our hand-polished gold oak bases are also available individually in the Sets and Specials section of our shop.

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