Put to death for refusing to kill Christians as ordered by Emperor Diocletian, St. Florian is the man who has been given the title of patron saint of firefighters and floods. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Florian (Latin: Florianus; AD 250 – c. 304) was a Christian holy man and the patron saint of chimney sweeps; soapmakers, and firefighters. His feast day is 4 May. Florian is also the patron saint of Poland, the city of Linz, Austria, and Upper Austria, jointly with Leopold III, …

2020年6月22日 · St. Florian is most notably the patron saint of firefighters, a protector against the dangers of water (including drowning and flooding), beer brewers, chimney sweeps, and soap makers. He is also patron saint of Upper Austria, including its capital city Linz, and of Poland.

2020年9月17日 · For many centuries firefighters around the world have invoked the supernatural aid of St. Florian, patron of firefighters. In fact, International Firefighters’ Day is celebrated annually on...

2017年5月3日 · Florian is the patron saint of firefighters, chimney-sweeps, brewers, drowning victims, and of Austria and Poland. He is often invoked when in danger of floods, fires, and battles. St. Florian's feast day is May 4th. St. Florian, pray for us!

When you think of the Patron Saint of Firefighters, the first Saint that comes to mind is of course St. Florian. After all, the Florian Cross is a common symbol used by firefighting departments and organizations all over the world.

2023年6月13日 · The story of Saint Florian’s martyrdom and bravery has been passed down through the ages, and he is now considered the patron saint of firefighters, as well as chimney sweeps and soap makers. His feast day is celebrated on May 4th each year, and firefighters around the world honor him for his selflessness and dedication to public safety.

2024年12月12日 · Saint Florian is the patron saint of firefighters due to his legendary acts of extinguishing fires and protecting people during the Roman Empire. He was a commander who trained a special unit for fighting fires and is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice.

Florian is associated with brewers because of a legendary incident in which he miraculously stopped a fire with a single pitcher of water. He is often depicted holding a pitcher. Florian is also the patron of chimney sweeps, Austria, Poland and soap boilers.

Saint Florian is the patron saint of firefighters as he was responsible for organizing brigades of firefighters. St. Florian was once an officer in the Roman army, and saved an entire burning village with a single bucket of water.