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Also known as: Germanico
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Martyr. The manner of his death gained him the admiration of the locals.
His story is told in a letter by Saint Polycarp of Smyrna.
Born
at Smyrna
Died
torn apart by animals in 156 during public games in Smyrna; at first the
animals ignored him, but Germanicus provoked them, just to get it over
with
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
source:
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintg4l.htm
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