Julian of Le Mans | |
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.jpg) Stained glass depicting Julian of Le Mans and 16 episodes of his life (12th century, restored in 1897) - West facade of Le Mans Cathedral - Le Mans (Sarthe, France) | |
| Bishop | |
| Died | 3rd or 4th century |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Major shrine | Le Mans Cathedral |
| Feast | 27 January 25 July (translation of relics) |
| Attributes | Sometimes pictured as a bishop raising a dead child to life, Julian is also shown vanquishing a dragon. |
Saint Julian of Le Mans (French: Saint Julien du Mans; Latin: Iulianus; 3rd century; perhaps 4th century) is a saint venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church, honoured as the first bishop of Le Mans. His feast day is 27 January. The translation of his relics is celebrated on 25 July.