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San Gennaro, perché il suo sangue si scioglie? La storia e il mistero dal martirio alle reliquie
The history and relics of Saint Januarius, a martyr bishop venerated in Naples, involve a tradition centered on the phenomenon known as the miracle of the blood. According to Famiglia Cristiana, this event occurs during three annual celebrations.
The saint's history spans from the persecutions under Diocletian to the preservation of his relics. The reported melting of his blood remains a central mystery for those who follow the life of this widely known saint.
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