Saint Januarius and His Liquidating Blood

St. Januarius’ blood has seemed to liquefy annually for hundreds of years. (Paola Magni, CC BY 2.0)

Each year in Naples, thousands of people gather to pray and view the blood miracle of Saint Januarius. Little is known about the life of St. Januarius or San Gennaro, as the Italians call him. However, inexplicable events after his death lead the people of Naples, Italy, to believe that God is at work. Saint Januarius is now a venerated figure among the Neapolitans and the annual celebration on September 19th in which thousands of people view his liquifying blood is a highly significant and prophetic event.