Venerated in Roman Catholic Church Died Rome, Italy | Feast September 1 | |
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Patronage Los Angeles, California Major shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Similar Saint Bibiana, Pope Sylvester I, Pope Leo I, Ignatius of Loyola, Pope Felix III | ||
Saint Vibiana is a third-century virgin martyr of the Roman Catholic Church. She is the patroness of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Her liturgical feast day is September 1.
The remains of Vibiana were rediscovered on December 9, 1853 in ancient catacombs near the Appian Way. A marble tablet adorned her tomb upon which was inscribed "to the soul of the innocent and pure Vibiana", above a laurel wreath. A wreath was a symbol of martyrdom among ancient Christians.
Since 2002, the relics of Vibiana are housed in the mausoleum of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The former Cathedral of Saint Vibiana in Los Angeles, California was dedicated to her.
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