Vibiana

This article is about a 3rd-century saint. For the 4th-century saint, see Saint Bibiana. For the graphic novel character (also known as "Four Girl"), see Boxers and Saints.
Saint Vibiana
Painting from Mission Santa Inés
Virgin and martyr
Born3rd century
Died3rd century
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineCathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
FeastSeptember 1
PatronageLos Angeles, California

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 1 September.

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 in Early Christianity.[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
  1. ^ Turner, Dan. “Who Needs That Old Stuff Anyway?” Los Angeles Times August 6, 2007: A18.