How Did St 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.
What did Saint Januarius do?
Saint Januarius is famous for the miracle of the annual liquefaction of his blood, which, according to legend, was saved by a woman called Eusebia just after the saint's death. ... The blood is also said to spontaneously liquefy at certain other times, such as papal visits.
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.
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