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Florian, Saint, -304

 Person

Biographical note

A high Roman officer in Noricum, now Upper Austria, who was drowned in the River Enns, near Lorch, under Diocletian. He is the patron of Upper Austria and Poland.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Florian of Lorch, Florianus Lauriancensis

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Saint Florian, undated

 File — Box 60, tray: 3, Item: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated