Saint Florian, Firefighter, Patron Saint of Firefighters, Firefighter's Prayer

Saint Florian, Firefighter, Patron Saint of Firefighters, Firefighter's Prayer

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Metal Purity:   Gold Plated, Gilded
Dimensions:   40

Saint Florian was a Christian holy man, and the patron saint of Linz, Austria; chimney sweeps; soapmakers, and firefighters. His feast day is May 4. St. Florian is also the patron of Upper Austria, jointly with Saint Leopold. Florian was born about 250 AD in the ancient Roman city of Aelium Cetiumin in present-day Sankt Pölten, Austria. He joined the Roman army and advanced in the ranks, rising to commander of the imperial army in the Roman province of Noricum. In addition to his military duties, he was also responsible for organizing firefighting brigades. Florian organized and trained an elite group of soldiers whose sole duty was to fight fires.

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