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