Januarius

Saint Januarius, born in Carthage in 201, served the Church as a Catholic priest and was later appointed a bishop. Living in an era when Christian faith was often tested by hardship and uncertainty, he devoted his life to the care of God’s people and the faithful proclamation of the Gospel. He died in the year 300, leaving behind the witness of a shepherd who belonged wholly to Christ and to the flock entrusted to him. Honored with special devotion as the patron of Marsico Nuovo, Saint Januarius is remembered for his steadfast service and pastoral dedication. The Church celebrates his feast on August 26, inviting the faithful to seek his intercession and to imitate his fidelity in their own call to holiness.