Vibiana

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 September 1.

This article is about a 3rd-century saint. For the 4th-century saint, see Saint Bibiana.

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

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 among ancient Christians.[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