September 19
St. Januarius (d. 305?)
Little is known of Januarius's life. He is believed to have been martyred in the Diocletian persecution of 305.
Legend has it that after Januarius was thrown to the bears in the amphitheater of Pozzuoli,
he was beheaded, and his blood ultimately brought to Naples.
Legend has it that after Januarius was thrown to the bears in the amphitheater of Pozzuoli,
he was beheaded, and his blood ultimately brought to Naples.
