
Also
known as Gennaro Memorial 19 September 16 December Profile
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 Satuday
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 against volcanic eruptions
blood banks Naples, Italy Back
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