How Did Saint Januarius Die?
Saint Januarius, Italian San Gennaro, (Died 305? , Pozzuoli, Italy; Feast Day September 19), Bishop of Benevento and Patron Saint of Naples. He Is Believed to...
Saint Januarius, Italian San Gennaro, (died 305?, Pozzuoli, Italy; feast day September 19), bishop of Benevento and patron saint of Naples. He is believed to have been martyred during the persecution under the Roman emperor Diocletian in 305.
Why was St Januarius martyred?
According to legend, as bishop of Benevento, he was visiting some imprisoned Christians in Pozzuli when he was arrested. The bishop and his Christian companions were condemned to death in an arena containing wild beasts—possibly bears or lions—but the animals wouldn't touch them.
Did Januarius blood liquify today?
The blood of San Gennaro, or Saint Januarius, failed to liquefy on Wednesday despite a long day of prayer, reports Italian bishops' newspaper Avvenire. ... But it didn't happen on Wednesday despite hours of praying in the morning and a special mass in the afternoon.
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