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The blood of Saint Januarius is an ancient relic housed in the Naples Cathedral in Italy. It is known for its documented liquefaction, a phenomenon that occurs several times each year and has been recorded since the 14th century. Devotees gather to witness the event, which is interpreted by locals a...
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Internationally famous ritual phenomenon with unresolved scientific controversy.
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The “Blood of St. Januarius” is a relic consisting of dried blood attributed to the fourth-century bishop and martyr, San Gennaro. It’s housed within ampoules in Naples Cathedral where reports of liquefaction have occurred since at least 1389. This phenomenon—the apparent release of liquid blood—is...
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