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{{Saints | {{Saints | ||
|SaintName=Saint Januarius | |SaintName=Saint Januarius | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=September 19 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Benevento or Naples, Roman Empire | |SaintBirthPlace=Benevento or Naples, Roman Empire | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=Unknown | |SaintBirthCoordinates=Unknown | ||
|DeathPlace=Pozzuoli, Roman Empire | |DeathPlace=Pozzuoli, Roman Empire | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates=40.8272, 14.1217 | |SaintDeathCoordinates=40.8272, 14.1217 | ||
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|NotableAddress1=Naples, Roman Empire | |NotableAddress1=Naples, Roman Empire | ||
|NotableCoordinates1=40.8518, 14.2681 | |NotableCoordinates1=40.8518, 14.2681 | ||
|Beatifier=Unknown | |Beatifier=Unknown | ||
|BeatificationLocation=Unknown | |BeatificationLocation=Unknown | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|Canonizer=Unknown | |Canonizer=Unknown | ||
|CanonizationLocation=Unknown | |CanonizationLocation=Unknown | ||
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|SaintMiracle2=Unknown | |SaintMiracle2=Unknown | ||
|SaintMiracle3=Unknown | |SaintMiracle3=Unknown | ||
|Profession=Bishop | |Profession=Bishop | ||
|ReligiousAffiliation=None | |ReligiousAffiliation=None | ||
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|AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church | |AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church | ||
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'''Saint Januarius''' (died c. 305) was an [[Saints|Italian saint]] and [[Bishop|bishop]] of Benevento, revered as a martyr for his faith during the Diocletianic Persecution in the early 4th century. Born in an unknown year, likely in Benevento or Naples, [[Roman Empire]], Januarius served as bishop, ministering to Christians amidst intense persecution. Arrested under Emperor Diocletian, he endured torture and was beheaded near Pozzuoli, [[Italy]], alongside companions. His blood, preserved in vials in Naples, is famous for its miraculous liquefaction, a phenomenon occurring annually since at least the 14th century. Venerated in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions, his relics are enshrined in Naples Cathedral.<ref name="web0">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Januarius|title=Januarius|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web1">{{cite web|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-januarius|title=Saint Januarius|publisher=FranciscanMedia.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref> | |||
Saint Januarius’s martyrdom and the miracle of his blood liquefaction have made him a symbol of faith and resilience, particularly in Naples, where he is a principal patron. His feast day, 19 September, draws thousands to witness the blood miracle, a tradition blending devotion and cultural identity. He is the patron saint of Naples, blood banks, and jewelers, reflecting his enduring influence. His legacy thrives in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Naples]], with the blood relic’s liquefaction studied scientifically yet unexplained, reinforcing his significance in Christian spirituality.<ref name="web5">{{cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08295a.htm|title=St. Januarius|publisher=NewAdvent.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web8">{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=366|title=St. Januarius|publisher=Catholic.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||