Statue of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters. Sv. Florian worked as a legionnaire in the Roman army. In 304, he tried to free 40 Christians who had been imprisoned for their faith. He was caught and executed during his attempt. His dead body was thrown into a river. According to legend, his remains were washed up on a stone, where they were guarded by a large eagle so that they could not be dishonored.
Statue of St. Florian, patron saint of firefighters. Sv. Florian worked as a legionnaire in the Roman army. In 304, he tried to free 40 Christians who had been imprisoned for their faith. He was caught and executed during his attempt. His dead body was thrown into a river. According to legend, his remains were washed up on a stone, where they were guarded by a large eagle so that they could not be dishonored.