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saint 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 september 1 .
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 among ancient christians .
since 2002 , the relics of vibiana are 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 .
