Vibiana

This article is about a 3rd-century saint. For the 4th-century saint, see Saint Bibiana. For the graphic novel character (also known as "Four Girl"), see Boxers and Saints.

Saint Vibiana
Painting from Mission Santa Inés
Virgin and martyr
Born	3rd century
Died	3rd century
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Major shrine	Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Feast	September 1
Patronage	Los Angeles, California

Vibiana is a third-century virgin martyr of the Roman Catholic Church. She is the patroness of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Her liturgical feast day is 1 September.

The remains of Vibiana were rediscovered on December 9, 1853, in ancient catacombs near the Appian Way. A marble tablet adorned her tomb upon which was inscribed "to the soul of the innocent and pure Vibiana", above a laurel wreath. A wreath was a symbol of martyrdom in Early Christianity.[1]

Since 2002, the relics of Vibiana have been housed in the mausoleum of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The former Cathedral of Saint Vibiana in Los Angeles, California was dedicated to her.

Relics of Saint Vibiana at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles

Notes

1. Turner, Dan. “Who Needs That Old Stuff Anyway?” Los Angeles Times August 6, 2007: A18.

External links

• Saint Vibiana, the Patron of Nobodies at the Cathedrals of California website