Codice prodotto: L10339
Feast day: May 23rd
When did St. Desiderius live: in the fourth century
Biography of St. Desiderius:
Desiderius was born in Genoa (Italy) and became bishop of Langres in France. As the Vandals assaulted Langres, he tried to protect the inhabitants of his town and was slain in the middle of the battle-field. His relics are in the church of St. Magdalen in Langres. Many towns and places in France are called after Desiderius of Langres. His feast-day is on the 23rd of May, same as Desiderius of Vienna.
Patronage: St. Desiderius is patron saint of Langres and Avignon, of pregnant woman and against bad luck
Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Desiderius of Langres- portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Desiderius is shown as bishop with miter, crosier, books and cross around his neck.