Cassian of Narni

Holy Hierarch Cassian of Narni was bishop of Narni in the sixth and seventh centuries. The Church commemorates him on 19 May (new style).

Saint Gregory the Dialogist tells of him that he led a life worthy of honour, celebrated the Divine Liturgy every day and shed tears during the service of the Eucharist. Through a vision of one of his priests he received a command: "Do what you do, perform what you perform. Let not your foot cease, let not your hand cease. On the feast of the apostles you will come to Me, and I will give you your reward." So it came to pass: after seven years he passed away on the feast day of the holy apostles, after celebrating the Liturgy and receiving the Holy Mysteries.