Saint Florian

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/saint-florian

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1. When was Saint Florian born?Circa AD 250
2. When did Saint Florian die?Circa AD 304 (martyred)
3. What is the feast day?May 4
4. What is the primary patronage?Firefighters, chimney sweeps, soapmakers
5. Who was Saint Florian?Saint Florian was a Christian holy man and Roman officer who lived around AD 250 and was martyred around AD 304 for refusing to renounce his faith.
6. Why is Saint Florian the patron saint of firefighters?Legends say he saved people from burning buildings and his story is linked to water because he was drowned, so firefighters honor him as a symbol of courage and protection.

Hagiography: The writing of the lives of saints, often involving biographical accounts and accounts of miracles.
Martyrdom: The suffering or death of a person for advocating, upholding, or defending a religious belief or cause.
Patron Saint: A saint officially recognized as a heavenly advocate or protector for a specific person, place, or group.
Anno Domini (AD): A dating system used to number years, starting from the traditional year of Jesus Christ's birth.