Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: January 28
When did St. Irmund of Mündt live: 4th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
St. Irmund of Mündt, also known as Irmonz or Irmund of Jülich, was a cattle herder and lived as a hermit in the 4th century in Mündt, near Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia. He is venerated as a folk saint and the patron saint of livestock. His name originates from Old High German and means "the universal protector." At the site of his hermitage, a spring known as "St. Irmund's Pütz" flows, believed to have healing properties for both humans and animals. The Irmundus Chapel was built there, where an annual harvest thanksgiving mass is held on September 1st, displaying his relics.
PATRONAGE:
St. Irmund is the patron saint of livestock.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Irmund are a shepherd's staff, representing his role as a shepherd and leader, and various animals, emphasizing his connection to livestock and his role as their protector.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Irmund, Irmgard, Irma, Irmengard, Irmin, Irmela, Irmelin, Irmina, Irmgarde, Irmingard, Irmgardt, Irmgart, Irmhild, Irmlind, Irmtraud, Irmtrud, Irmelinde.