Bishop celebrated St. Florian Mass in honor of firefighters

Bishop Michael Mulvey celebrated Mass in recognition of firefighters on May 4, Feast Day of St. Florian at Corpus Christi Cathedral. St. Florian is the patron saint of firefighters and is International Firefighter’s Day.
 
St. Florian was a commander in the Roman army in the third century. Among his duties was to establish firefighting units. He is said to have “ put out a massive fire with only one bucket of water, saving a village from ruin.” He was martyred for refusing the emperor’s commands to persecute Christians. He was a Christian and asked that he suffer the same fate.
 
Family, friends and supporters of firefighters of all faith traditions attended the Mass. The Mass specifically called upon God to bless and protect firefighters. This celebration is like the annual “Blue Mass” which honors and blesses all of those employed in the public safety field.
 
A reception was held immediately following the Mass. For more information contact Captain James Brown at (361) 826-8423 or at [email protected].