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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Massachusetts, an anonymous worshiper at St. Barbara's Church in Woburn began placing fresh flowers at the statue of the church's demoted patron saint. A woman in a crowded Naples streetcar invoked the name of St. Januarius - the city's patron - when the car suddenly stopped and slammed passengers together. A few seconds later, she changed her tone in disgust. "The devil with San Gennaro! He's no good any more. My poor saint...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Devotions: The Heavenly Jobless | 6/20/1969 | See Source »

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