The prediction of Saint Januarius in 2017 shocked: the world is waiting for a catastrophe and a shock!
Among the Christian shrines you can find amazing things that are not explained. The convergence of the Holy Fire , the Dead Sea scrolls , the Turin Shroud - hundreds of scientists tried to refute their supernatural nature, but they failed. Among the miracles is the blood of St. Januarius, which predicts the fate of mankind every year.
Who was Saint Januarius?
The future great martyr lived at the end of III - beginning of IV century AD. He was born in an aristocratic family, but from a youth decided to devote himself not to increasing wealth, but religion. Januarius could become the first bishop of the Italian city of Benevento in history.
A special attitude of the Lord to the saint was evident even during his lifetime. Januarius wandered about Italy and spread the word of God, which Dilectian did not like. He ordered the abandonment of Januarius and his preacher friends to tear the lions in the amphitheater. The animals miraculously did not touch the followers of Jesus and did not rush at them. Dilektiana news about this event was scared to death, and he ordered to cut off the head of Januarius, fearing for his throne. After execution, the servant of the saint collected two blood cups from the plaques and handed them over to the companions of the prelate.
Why did the blood of Januarius become a Christian miracle?
First, the blood was buried with the body of a saint in the catacombs near Naples. To the location of the grave could be found even after centuries, an altar was erected above it. Neapolitan Bishop John I in 432 decided to demolish the altar and build a basilica decorated with mosaics and frescoes with scenes from the life of a saint. By the end of the fourteenth century, all the shrines were raised from the grave and transferred to the chapel at the Cathedral of St. Januarius. Then it became clear that the containers with blood - not a religious tale, but a reality.
In the XVII century, the Council officers concluded two ampoules of blood in a glass cyst, set in silver. One of the pialls is filled with blood no less than 2/3, while in the second one you can see only a few drops of liquid. For most of the year it is stored with other artifacts - the relics and cross of St. Januarius in a closed crypt vessel. From the repository of the ampoule with blood are extracted 3-4 times a year - in the days of celebrations associated with the saints. Then thousands of believers become witnesses of how the blood from the dried up becomes liquid, as if it had just been taken for analysis.
What predictions can make the blood of a saint?
Neapolitans love Saint Januarius and revere him as their chief saint, therefore they mark all important dates related to his life as city holidays. The first documented confirmation of public dilution of blood was the priest's notes in 1389. At least once a year, the liquid does not just change color and becomes liquid, but also boils up as if it was heated on fire. Representatives of the clergy at such times are no less surprised than mere mortals.
In the whole history of the leniency of the miracle, there were only three cases when the blood of Januarius did not loom. All of them have had tremendous consequences for humanity. In 1939, the absence of the phenomenon marked the beginning of the Second World War, in 1944 - warned of the eruption of Vesuvius, and in 1980 - a testament to a strong earthquake. After comparing the events, the Neapolitans realized: if the miracle of Saint Januarius does not want to happen - be a trouble.
Why did the prediction of Januarius in 2017 shock everyone?
On December 16, 2016, an ampoule with blood was displayed to the people for a commemoration in honor of the memory day of the Holy Martyr. Contrary to general expectations, the blood did not become liquid, but retained its former dried form. Rector of the Neapolitan chapel told the representatives of Italian newspapers about this. To reassure the inhabitants of Naples and the whole world, he recommended offering prayers to the Lord. "We should not think about catastrophes and disasters. We are people of faith and must continue to pray diligently, "said Vincenzo de Grigorio. But it is difficult to hide the truth: Catholics of all countries saw this as a sad sign.
In January 2017, a terrible omen was repeated: the blood again did not change its consistency during the regular religious celebrations. The Vatican could no longer deny the obvious. Its representatives reported that 2017 will be the year of "fatal troubles" and "terrible catastrophes". They hope that whatever troubles await humanity, they will have to be prevented. But is there anyone who knows what lies ahead?