Saint Januarius ' Day is celebrated on September 19th
Saint Januarius ' Day is celebrated on September 19th in honor of a 3rd century Christian martyr, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. He was bishop of Benevento, Italy, and is particularly venerated in Naples, where his relics are kept in the local Cathedral. The religious festival in his honor, known as "Festa di San Gennaro", is an ancient and important tradition in the city. Celebrations include masses, processions and the special ritual of the "miracle of Saint Januarius", where an ampoule containing his dried blood is exposed and the faithful wait for its liquefaction, considered a divine sign. This devotion continues to draw crowds, both in Naples and in Neapolitan communities around the world. St. Januarius' Day is a significant occasion for devotees to express their faith and devotion to the city's patron saint.
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