Vibiana


Saint 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.
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|Los Angeles], California was dedicated to her.