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Saint Florian with Flag, Water Jug, Protector of Buildings, Patron of Fire Departments wood Carved; St. Florian, Water bucket man - patron saint of firefighters
By the way, the patronage of Florian as a patron saint against fire danger is not so old. Only in the 15th century he became the patron saint against fire. Probably because he was killed in water and with water fire is extinguished. Anyway, Florian is also always depicted with a water jug or bucket, there are also representations of the saint with a mill wheel and an eagle. Further attributes are a lance and a harness.
Florian is a popular peasant saint, who plays an important role in folk piety, tradition and customs to this day. Fresco images of the saint still adorn many farmhouses in Bavaria and Austria, often with an inscription:
""""Holy knight Florian, take care of our house and our farm! Extinguish the fire of sin, that it with does well, that we escape the narrow death.""""
Helpers in the greatest need - always when there is a fire: On St. Florian's Day, a celebration is also held here in central Germany for and with the """"Florian's disciples,"""" the volunteer fire departments - and, of course, with the firefighters of the professional fire departments.
