St. Januarius
Patron of blood banks; Naples; volcanic eruptions
St. Januarius was born in Italy and was bishop of Benevento during the Emperor Diocletion persecution. Bishop Januarius went to visit two deacons and two laymen in prison. He was then also imprison along with his deacon and lector. They were thrown to the wild beasts, but when the animals did not attack them, they were beheaded. What is believed to be Januarius' blood is kept in Naples, as a relic. It liquifies and bubbles when exposed in the cathedral. Scientists have not been able to explain this miracle to date. St. Januarius lived and died around 305 A.D. and his feast day is September 19th.
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May through the intercession of St januarius may all the sick be healed especially those diabetic mrs Rita Okonkwo and also intercede for me and my family that our moral life may bubble up to the glory of God Amen
I place my son, Scott, in your hands and ask you bless and guide him with moving forward in a timely manner with God's will.
BLESSED SANCTO JANARIUS, MAY OUR DEUS KEEP YOU AND YOUR MARTYED
COMPANIONS AS POWERFULL INTERCESSORS FOR OUR HOLY MOTHER CHURCH
THANK YOU ON THIS YOUR FEAST DAY AND TO GIVEN ME THE OCCASION TO CHOOSE A NAME FOR MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, I NAME HIM TO THE HONOR OF OUR
LORD JESUS CHRIST, DESI IN MEMORY OF DESIMETRIUS, YOUR LECTOR WHO GAVE
HIS LIFE ALONGSIDE WITH YOU! PLEASE INTERCEDE FOR ALL DIABETICS ESPECIALLY MY BROTHER LUIS. AMEN.
THANK YOU, GEORGE
St Januarius please pray for me that a new joy for life will bubble up in my heart and liquefy my frozenness...my life has been such a struggle these past few years and I need the Joy of the Lord to fill me and motivate me to be joyful in all things...even suffering...give me courage...your courage was so powerful...Today I pray for courage and Joy in all things that my life will be a good witness as yours was.
Amen
St. Januarius, Please pray for my daughters Allison, and Emily , to be returned to my and my wife's care from out of foster care, today. I vow to raise them as I should have done before and have them Christened, in the Catholic Church and taught religious studies of Christ and I vow to lead a life of example to inspire them. In Jesus name I Pray. Thank You for Your devotion to The Lord.
St. Januarius, Please pray for us, to lead dedicated lives, shunning evil and doing good.
St januarius pray for me and my family
I ask for your help please guide me till take the right steps
god bless you and thank you on your feast day
Amen
Does anyone know how rare it is to find a first class relic of San Gennaro (St. Januarius), with or without a document? Thank you for your assistance.
I love my saint.....I love St. Januarius.....pls guide me and help me all the time.....and pls help me to be more closer to god and to be a better daughter of ogd....
Dear St. Januarius, You are an icon of suffering and victory. That may be the reason why your blood liqifies at certain times a year while it is publically exposed. Please do pray for us.
Thank you for this information! Had no idea he was the same as St. Gennaro. Beautiful details! St. Januarius, pray for us!
I really enjoy reading this every day.
Wonderful St.Januarius, please intercede for me for renewed mental health. That new life, new blood flow within my heart & soul & mind. Thank you.
:) (Big Smile to you)!
I should write more often to thank you for the "Saint of the Day" email you send me, of course, daily. I do enjoy learning more about these Saints and why they were made Saints. It would be more helpful if you included as to what they are the Saints of.
Truly amazing that St. Januarius blood does that when ever it's exposed in the cathedral. I am guessing that it does this every time, no matter what day/month that it's exposed. What was he listed as the Saint of?
Thank you again for sharing this knowledge with us all.
St. Januarius, pray for us on your feast day. Pray that our lives may be transformed, our bad habits given up, our fears dispelled. Give us the gift of prayer and quiet reflection, poise and calm. When fears rage within me find a way out for me, that free from undue stress and anxiety, I may praise God.
Protect me from malicious bad-mouthing, harmful gossip and the hidden agenda of my enemies.Keep me focused on what is right and grace-filled. St. Januarius, though I visited Naples many times I regret not visiting the church where your blood has been venerated. But give me a smile today. Amen.
Is this the same saint as San Gennaro?
Hi st. Januarius though uncommon in nigeria is just like daniel of the bible. Januarius happens to be my brother's name.please try and include the meaning and origin of names of saints. Thank you.
You might want to be more specific about when the blood liquifies. (which is on the first saturday after the first sunday of May (I think. It is early May, I know for sure.) and on his feast day (September 19th).
Dear St.Jahuarius, please pray for us to love Jesus in all circumstances; and die for him if need be, as you did! Thank you!