Saint Liborius
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| '' Liborius of Le Mans | ||
|---|---|---|
| Confessor | ||
| Born | 348, Gaul | |
| Died | 390, Le Mans | |
| Venerated in | "All Christianity" | |
| Beatified | Pre-Congregation | |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation | |
| Major shrine | Paderborn | |
| Feast | 23 July; confined to local calendars since 1969 | |
| Attributes | Usually pontifical, episcopal, etc. insignia, tools of martyrdom and so forth | |
| Patronage | against calculi; against colic; against fever; against gall stones; Paderborn Cathedral; Paderborn, Germany | |
History
He was a friend of Saint Martin of Tours. During the 45 years of his episcopacy he built many churches. Patron of Paderborn; invoked against gravel and the stone. Emblems: pebbles, and a peacock. Relics at Paderborn and at Amelia in Umbria. Feast, Roman Calendar, 23 July.The transfer of his relics from Le Mans to Paderborn led to a sister-city relation that has lasted for over 1,000 years.
Symbology
In art, Saint Liborius is depicted as a bishop with a peacock. He may be carrying small stones on a book. Liborius is invoked against colic, fever, and gallstones.
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External links
- http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/ncd04765.htm
- http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0723.htm#libo
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