International Firefighters Day 2020
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St Florian, who lived from 250 – c 304 AD is the patron saint of firefighters and the style of his cross is known as the 'Florian cross'.
This shape is used among many of the fire departments with which I have experience.
St Florian is invoked against fires, floods, lightning, and the pains of purgatory.
A famous Church named for St Florian is located in Kraków.
His veneration has been particularly intense since 1528, when a fire burned the neighborhood without destroying the church.
His feast day is May 4.
The firefighter ribbon worn to signify firefighters and their activities is both red and blue.
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