St. Germanicus of Smyrna Biography
St. Germanicus of Smyrna Profile. Born: N/A in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 156 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on January 19.
St. Germanicus of Smyrna Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | N/A |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | 156 AD |
| Place of Death | Turkey |
| Feast Day | January 19 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Germanicus of Smyrna was a youth who was arrested and martyred under the rule of the Roman Emperor Antoninus for his belief in Smyrna. When Germanicus stood in the ring in front of a wild animal, the Roman proconsul asked him to deny his belief in order to obtain an apology. But the young man refused.The story of his bravery was recorded by Saint Polycarp.
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