
San Gennaro has never been to Naples, but he is the patron saint of the city. How is this possible?
Little is known about the life of San Gennaro. Probably born in Benevento around 272 and died in Pozzuoli in 302 or 305, beheaded by order of the Roman authorities. According to tradition, Gennaro was killed on September 19, which is why this Saint is celebrated on this date. From the sources we have, it does not appear that he ...








