Felix and Januarius

Not to be confused with SS Felix and Januarius who were martyred alongside Fortunatus, Audactus, and Septimus in 303 or with SS Felix and Januarius who were martyred with their 5 brothers, all sons of St Felicity of Rome.
Saints Felix and Januarius
Born72 AD
Palermo, Italy
ResidenceHeraclea
Died95 AD
Heraclea
Honored inCatholic Church
FeastJanuary 7

Felix and Januarius were two Christian martyrs and twin brothers. Their acts and the year of their martyrdom has not survived, but it is placed in Heraclea. Their feast day was observed jointly on January 7.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Hole, Charles. "Januarius (44)", A Dictionary of Christian Biography (William Smith, Henry Wace, eds.) J. Murray, 1882


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