[2] Urban was the bishop of Lingonum (now Langres), Gallia Lugdunensis, beginning in 374.

Legend states that soon after taking his position, political turmoil erupted, and he was driven from his house.

Urban developed great affection for all the people in the wine industry, and they for him.

[3] The feast day of Saint Urban is 2 April,[4] or 23 January in Langres, France.

These are sayings that are similar to those said of the feast days of Swithun, Medardus, Godelieve, and other "weather saints."