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Also known as: Gennaro
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Fourth century bishop of Benevento, Italy during Diocletian's persecution.
Arrested while visiting imprisoned deacons, and later martyred with them.
His blood was preserved, and dried. Since at least 1389, on his feast day,
and on the Saturday before the first Sunday in May, the blood liquefies.
Born
Benevento or Naples, Italy (records vary)
Died
martyred c.304 at Naples or Pozzuoli (sources vary) first thrown to wild
beasts; when the animals would not attack him, he was beheaded
Patronage: blood banks, Naples, volcanic eruptions
Source:
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintj30.htm |
