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Genesius 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. He announced his new faith, and refused to renounce it, even when ordered to do so by emperor Diocletian. He was beheaded for these actions about the year 303 in Rome. Martyrdom is usually considered as sufficient evidence for sainthood.
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Saint Genesius was a comedian who converted to Christianity while performing a play that mocked the faith. Upon his conversion, he was martyred for refusing to renounce his new beliefs. He is considered the patron saint of actors and comedians.
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What is St. Genesius the patron saint of?
Genesius is the patron saint of:actorsagainst epilepsyattorneysbarristersclownscomedianscomediennescomicsconvertsdancersepilepticslawyersmusiciansprintersstenographerstorture victims
When did Saint Genesius die?
Genesius was beheaded about the year 303 at Rome, Italy.
Who is the patron saint of actors?
The patron saints of actor and actresses are Saint Genesius of Rome and Saint Vitus.
Where can I find a picture of Saint Genesius?
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Who is the saint who carries a mask in his hand?
Saint Genesius, who was an actor, is sometimes depicted on holy cards holding a mask or masks.
Who is the patron saint of receptionists?
There is no patron saint of receptionists. However, Catherine of Alexandria and Genesius of Arles are patron saints of secretaries.
Who is the saint of acting?
The patron saints of actors are St. Genesius and St. Vitus. The patron saint of actresses is St. Pelagia the Penitent.
Who is the female patron saint for dancers?
As per the Patron Saint Index, there is no female patron saint of dancing or dancers, all are male: Genesius of Rome, Philemon of Antinoe and Vitus.
Who is the patron saint of comics?
The patron saint of comedy is St. Genesius of Rome. He made his carrier making fun of Christian Baptisms. During one performance for Emperor Diocletian, he was converted right on stage because of a vision form God. Some time afterward he was tortured and killed by the Emperor when Genesius refused to renounce his faith.
Who is the patron saint of funny jokes?
The patron saints of comics or comedians are Genesius, Lawrence and Vitus.
Who is the Catholic patron saint of theatre?
ST. GENESIUS St. Genesius, according to legend, was a comedian who converted to Christianity. While performing a farcical version of Christian baptism on stage for the Emperor Diocletian (Roman Emperor and persecutor of the Church, born 245, died 313), Genesius suddenly had a revelation and refused to continue to make fun of Christianity. Diocletian was outraged and ordered the actor's death. He was tortured, torn with hooks, beheaded, and burned on stage. (He is also described as patron saint of lawyers, printers, and secretaries.) His feast day is August 25.
