Felix and Januarius

Felix and Januarius were two Christian martyrs. 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]

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
ResidenceHeraclea
FeastJanuary 7

See also
  • Other saints Felix
  • Other saints Januarius

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


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