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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Genesius was beheaded about the year 303 at Rome, Italy.
The patron saints of actor and actresses are Saint Genesius of Rome and Saint Vitus.
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There is limited information available about Saint Genesius's family or siblings. It is believed that he was a young actor in Rome and was martyred for refusing to participate in a performance that mocked Christianity.
There is no patron saint of receptionists. However, Catherine of Alexandria and Genesius of Arles are patron saints of secretaries.
Saint Genesius, who was an actor, is sometimes depicted on holy cards holding a mask or masks.
The patron saints of actors are St. Genesius and St. Vitus. The patron saint of actresses is St. Pelagia the Penitent.
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.
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.
The patron saints of comics or comedians are Genesius, Lawrence and Vitus.