Saint Urban of Langres
The sixth Bishop of Langres in the 4th century, Urban was an accomplished prelate who restored religious fervor and the buildings of his diocese. Renowned for his miracles over the elements, he became the patron saint protecting vintners. He died in 375 and was buried in Dijon according to his wishes.
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SAINT URBAN, BISHOP OF LANGRES (375).
Origins and episcopal election
Urban was born in Calmiers-le-Bas to pious parents and succeeded Honoratus as the sixth bishop of Langres after an exemplary youth.
Urban, the sixth bishop of the church of Lang res, was born in a village near Grancy-le-Château named Calmiers-le-Bas. His father was named Senat or, and his mother, Gi diarde. He was trained in piety and gave himself to God from his childhood. At a more advanced age, he gave so many signs of a consummate holiness that, after the dea th of H onoratus, bishop of Langres, he was called to replace him by the vows of all the faithful.
Ministry and miracles
A builder and reformer bishop, he is famous for his miracles over the elements, protecting vineyards against bad weather.
He was an accomplished prelate; through his incessant labors, he restored religion to the clergy, devotion to the people, their original luster and beauty to ruined buildings, and splendor to the divine offices. The gift of miracles added a deserved brilliance to his holiness; not only did he heal the sick through his prayers, but he also cast out demons and commanded the elements. His orisons, indeed, often warded off storms, dissipated hurricanes, and protected the harvests and vineyards against tempest and hail; hence it is that even today he is invoked against bad weather, and it is customary to represent him with a grape.
Death and burial in Dijon
After a long episcopate, he died surrounded by his clergy and was buried in Dijon in the Basilica of Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
He had a long episcopate during which he constantly increased the sum of his merits. He saw with joy the moment of his departure from this world arrive. He succumbed to an illness of a few days; after having received the sacraments of the Church, and commended his diocese to God, while he prayed in the midst of his clergy and his weeping people, he emigrated, called by Jesus Christ, to the celestial dwellings. His venerable body was trans porte d to Dijon, as he had desired, and deposited in the Basilica of Saint-Jean-Bapti ste. This basilica was then located outside the city walls, with its cemetery. Saint Urban is considered, in tradition, to have consecrated the c hurch of Saint-Étienne in Dijon, the first to be built within the enclosure of that city. He was formerly honored in Langres on January 23, which was probably the day of his birth into heaven, but the Ro man Martyrology na mes him on April 2, which is believed to be the day of his ordination. Today his feast is celebrated, in the diocese of Langres, on April 3.
Patronage and liturgical cult
Recognized as the patron saint of winemakers in Burgundy, Champagne, and Lorraine, his feast day is set for April 3 in his diocese.
Saint Urban of Langres is the patron saint of winemakers, particularly in parts of Burgundy, Champa gne, and Lorraine.
*Proper of Langr es; Sain ts of Haute-Marne; Saints of Dijon, etc.*
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Urban of Langres
Who was Saint Urban of Langres?
The sixth Bishop of Langres in the 4th century, Urban was an accomplished prelate who restored religious fervor and the buildings of his diocese. Renowned for his miracles over the elements, he became the patron saint protecting vintners. He died in 375 and was buried in Dijon according to his wishes.
What is Saint Urban of Langres the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Urban of Langres: winemakers, Burgundy, Champagne and Lorraine.
What is Saint Urban of Langres invoked for?
Saint Urban of Langres is invoked for: against bad weather and protection of harvests and vineyards against storms and hail.
How is Saint Urban of Langres depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Saint Urban of Langres is recognizable by: a grape and vine.
What miracles are attributed to Saint Urban of Langres?
3 miracles are attributed to this saint, notably: Mastery of the elements, Protection / deliverance and Exorcism.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Urban of Langres?
Contemporaries include: Saint Blaise, Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Saint Basil the Great (Archbishop of Caesarea) and Saint Baudilus.
When did Saint Urban of Langres die?
Saint Urban of Langres died around 375.
Who are the relatives of Saint Urban of Langres?
Relatives of Saint Urban of Langres: Sénateur (father) and Gidiarde (mother).
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Key Events
- Election as the sixth bishop of Langres after the death of Honoratus
- Restoration of ruined buildings and divine services
- Consecration of Saint-Étienne Church in Dijon
- Died following a few days of illness, surrounded by his clergy