January 9, 2012

  • ante diem v idus januarias Agonalia — one of four dies agonales during which the Rex Sacrorum would sacrifice a ram in the Regia; on this occasion apparently in honour of Janus. 250 A.D. — martyrdom of Felix and companions in Africa 302 A.D. — martyrdom of Julian and companions at Antioch c. 303 A.D. — martyrdom of Marciana at Caesarea (Mauretania)

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