09 July, 2023

The Patron Saints of Naples.



Painting of the Patron Saints of Naples 
(Saint Baculus, Saint Euphebius, Saint Francis Borgia, 
Saint Aspren, Saint Candida the Elder) adoring The Crucifix.
Artist: Luca Giordano ( 1705).
Date: 17th-Century.
(Wikimedia Commons)


Text from Wikipedia - the free encylopædia,
unless stated otherwise.

The City of Naples has more than fifty official Patron Saints, although its principal Patron is Saint Januarius.[1]

Second, in terms of importance, is Saint Aspren (Sant’Aspreno), first Bishop of Naples.[1]


Co-Patrons of Naples and years of designation:

Saint Januarius (305 A.D.);

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