Januarius
Americannoun
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The goods are not exactly flying off the shelves, but Mr. Rossi says that his business benefits from his loyalty to the saints, especially St. Januarius, better known as San Gennaro.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2017
The blood of Saint Januarius remains a mystery unsolved.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2015
On an official trip to this ancient city in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Pope Francis entered the local cathedral to pray to Januarius, the patron saint of Naples.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2015
Protests against the cancelation of the saint day have been heard in several cities, most notably Naples, where the patron saint — San Gennaro, or St. Januarius — is passionately revered.
From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2011
On certain occasions, as on the feast of St. Januarius, September 19th, the miracle is publicly performed.
From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward
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