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Saint Germanicus

Saint Germanicus - The Catholic Church of St. Francis Xavier, Enid, Oklahoma

Saint Germanicus

Died 156

January 19

Also known as:  Germanico

Profile
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

 

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