Saint Genesius
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Saint Genesius may refer to:
- Genesius of ArlesGenesius of ArlesSaint Genesius of Arles was a notary martyred under Maximianus in 303 or 308. His Feast day is celebrated on August 25. He is honoured as the patron saint of notaries and secretaries, and invoked against chilblains and scurf...
, martyred under Maximianus in 303 or 308 - Genesius, Bishop of Clermont (died circa 662), French saint and bishop
- Genesius, Count of ClermontGenesius, Count of ClermontGenesius, Count of Clermont was a noble of Gaul and reputed miracle worker.According to the lessons of the Breviary of the Chapter of Camaleria , he was of noble birth; his father's name is given as Audastrius, and his mother's is Tranquilla...
(died 725), noble of Gaul and reputed miracle worker - Genesius of LyonGenesius of Lyon-Life:He was a native of France, not of Arabia or Armenia as is sometimes stated and became a religious and abbot , attached to the court and camp of Clovis II. There he acted as chief almoner to the queen, Bathildis....
(died 679), 37th Archbishop of Lyon - Genesius of RomeGenesius of RomeSaint Genesius of Rome was an actor who worked in a series of plays that mocked Christianity. One day while performing in a work that made fun of baptism he received sudden wisdom from God, realized the truth of Christianity, and had a conversion experience on stage...
, patron saint of actors - Ginés de la JaraGinés de la JaraSaint Ginés de la Jara is a semi-legendary saint of Spain. He is associated with the region surrounding Cartagena, of which he is co-patron...
, aka Genesius Sciarensis