Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: July 23
When did St. Liborius live: 4th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Liborius was a bishop of Le Mans in the 4th century. He served his community for more than 45 years and was a close friend of St. Martin of Tours. During his episcopacy, he encouraged the construction of churches and the Christianization of pagan populations. After his death, he was buried in Le Mans, but his relics were later transferred to Paderborn, where he is venerated as the city's patron saint. The "Liborifest" in Paderborn commemorates this transfer and remains an important religious celebration today.
PATRONAGE:
St. Liborius is the patron saint of Paderborn, the city of Le Mans, construction workers, and those suffering from kidney and gallbladder diseases.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Liborius are three stones, representing the miraculous healings of kidney ailments attributed to his intercession, and a crosier, symbolizing the transfer of his relics.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Liborius, Liborio, Libor, Libo, Livo, Libi, Liboriana, Liboriusz, Liborija, Liborina, Livius, Livio, Livian, Liviana, Liev, Livor, Lirian, Liriana, Liren, Liron