However, during the citywide fire which consumed a considerable part of Kraków in 1528, the church – containing St. Florian's relics – survived. Since then St. Florian, usually portrayed as a Roman legion officer carrying water, has been revered in Poland as patron saint of firefighters and chimneysweeps. The church's present appearance is the result of a Baroque renovation after the Polish–Swedish wars.
On the other hand, during the widespread conflagration that engulfed Kraków in 1528, the church – which contained St. Florian's relics – survived. Since then, St. Florian has been revered in Poland as patron saint of firefighters and chimneysweeps, usually depicted carrying water. The church's current appearance is a result of a Baroque renovation following the Polish–Swedish conflicts.