St. Januarius, Bishop of Benevento, lived during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian.
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He was arrested because of his faith and, according to tradition, survived being exposed to wild animals and fire. Eventually, he and his companions were beheaded around the year 305.
Tradition says that a woman named Eusebia collected some of his blood, which was preserved in glass ampoules.
The relic is kept in Naples Cathedral, where people traditionally gather on certain days, including September 19, to witness the reported liquefaction of the blood.
His blood reminds us of the price he paid for his faith.
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