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San Gennaro

American  
[sahn jen-nah-raw, san juh-nair-oh, -nahr-oh] / ˌsɑn dʒɛnˈnɑ rɔ, ˌsæn dʒəˈnɛər oʊ, -ˈnɑr oʊ /

noun

  1. Italian name of Januarius.


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Even the preserved blood of Naples’ patron saint San Gennaro is susceptible to her charms.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 7, 2025

The fans have been asking the city's patron saint San Gennaro for this moment, they have called on the spirit of Maradona.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2023

If you’re in the New York area, you may know The Feast of San Gennaro.

From The Verge Mar. 5, 2022

"During the festival of San Gennaro … I could see all the way up and down Mulberry," he continued.

From Washington Post Sep. 25, 2021

San Gennaro has taken up the duty now, and stands pointing imperiously with outstretched hand bidding the volcano halt.

From Naples Past and Present by Arthur H. Norway

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