In this intricately crafted work of Italian sculpture, Saint Philomena, one of the Churchs most renowned martyrs from the Roman Persecution, is portrayed with an arrow and an anchor, symbols which were found to be engraved on her tombstone in the catacombs. She is also wearing a golden crown and bearing a palm two symbols of Christian martyrdom. Many seek the compassionate intercession of Saint Philomena, especially laborers and those striving for Christian education of the poor. This plaster statue stands a height of 12 inches.