St. Philomena was a Greek princess who was martyred at a young age. Born into a traditional Christian family in the 3rd century, St. Philomena found herself the desire of Emperor Diocletian, who was going to war with St. Philomena’s father. When the virgin St. Philomena, believed to be roughly 13 at the time, refused, she was subject to cruel torments like scourging, drowning, and shooting. However, in each attempt on her life, St. Philomena was protected by a team of angels who rescued her. Eventually,  she was decapitated by Emperor Diocletian. Years later Her tomb was discovered in a catacomb in the 19th century. Images on the funerary tiles on her tomb were an anchor, a palm, a javelin, arrows, and a lily.
 
Saint Philomena is considered a little sister of Erzulie Freda in hoodoo traditions. She is called upon to help market sellers, better business, increased sales, online business, higher pay, employment, and success in all financial areas. Removes negativity and evil from the surroundings, and grants them the ability to have prophetic dreams.
 
Set sweet cakes, candies, sweet drinks, colas, toys, red and white braided ropes, pink flowers, lilies, perfumes, or make-up.
 
Set an image out for her, light her a candle, and give her offerings. Recite a prayer and your petition to her. 
 
A Prayer to use for St. Philomena follows, or you may choose another of your own liking.
 
St. Philomena, virgin and martyr, whose purity and devotion of everything innocent and good, grant to me the pardon of my sins, wash me pure. Your intercession is humbly called upon, from the heavens shines the light unto me. Protection and blessings, please intercede for me. Fortify me, sustain mine suffering, and obtain for me the graces of necessity and in particular (state your petition here) 
O God, I thank Thee for the graces, Thou didst bestow upon the Blessed Virgin Mary, and upon Thy handmaid Philomena, through whose intercession we implore Thy Mercy.
Amen.
 
You will receive ONE blessed and dressed candle.