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Blood of St. Januarius liquifies
September 19, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The blood of St. Januarius liquified this morning in the cathedral in Naples, at 10:04 local time.
The liquefaction of the blood of the fourth-century martyr is regarded as a sign of assurance that the year will be free from disasters. The history of the liquefaction is discussed in articles in the Catholic Encyclopedia and New Catholic Encyclopedia.
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