The term 'Patron' is used in Christian religions, including the Roman Catholic religion, to describe holy and virtuous men and women who are considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a country. Fast facts and information about Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters A patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. The following facts provides fast information about Saint Florian: - Saint Florian
- The Patron Saint of Firefighters
- Memorial Day / Feast Day: May 4th
- Date of Death of Saint Florian: A.D. 300
- Cause of Death: Executed by Drowning
Click the following link for a detailed Biography of Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters. Prayers to Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters There is a patron for virtually every cause, country, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron, such as Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters for intercession on their behalf. Why is Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters? Why is Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters? Because of the legend where he put out a fire with a bucket of water. How Patron Saint of Firefighters is represented in Christian Art It is helpful to be able to recognise Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and other forms of Christian art. The artistic representations reflect the life or death of saints, or an aspect of life with which the person is most closely associated. Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters is represented in Christian Art as a Roman warrior with a lance and tub and often beside a millstone.
Feast Day of Patron Saint of Firefighters The Feast Day of Saint Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters is May 4th. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven. |