Westmon Works St Florian Medal Firefighter Gift Set with Fireman Holy Card in a Presentation Box

St. Florian the Patron Saint of Firefighters. Florian was born in 250 AD. He was an officer in the Roman army who died protecting his faith in 304 AD. Put to death for refusing to kill Christians as ordered by Emperor Diocletian, St. Florian is the man who has been given the title of patron saint of firefighters and floods. There are several reasons why it’s believed Saint Florian earned the title of patron saint of fire and firefighters: legend says that during his life, St. Florian put out a massive fire with only one bucket of water, saving a village from ruin. St. Florian is often depicted in artwork pouring water from a bucket or small vessel. Many years after St. Florian’s death, a man said he was saved from a deadly fire when he called on St. Florian, begging for his intercession. Because he was killed by drowning, Saint Florian is also often sought out as protector against the dangers of water including drowning and flooding. Westmon Works celebrates Firefighters with this St Florian medal gift set.