San Gennaro blood liquefaction occurs in Naples

On September 19, the traditional liquefaction of the blood of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, occurred during a religious ceremony at the Naples Cathedral. The phenomenon, which involves the drying blood in glass ampoules turning liquid when agitated, was officially announced at 10:04 AM by Monsignor Vincenzo De Gregorio, the Abbot of the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro.

The event was attended by a large crowd of faithful, as well as religious and political figures, including Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, the Mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi, and the President of the Campania Region Roberto Fico. The ceremony included a solemn Eucharist and a procession. For many devotees, the liquefaction is viewed as a miraculous sign of the saint's presence and a good omen for the city.

San Gennaro, a 4th-century bishop and martyr, is a central figure in Neapolitan identity. The liquefaction phenomenon is observed three times a year: on September 19, the first Saturday of May, and December 16. While the event holds deep spiritual significance for the community, it has also been a subject of historical and scientific interest for centuries.