Maximus of Naples

Saint Maximus of Naples was bishop of Naples from the year 359, a confessor and defender of the decrees of the Council of Nicaea against Arianism. Driven from his see, he died in exile in the year 361. He is remembered on 10 or 11 June.

For his steadfastness in the faith of Nicaea he was put out of the city, and in his place Zosimus was set, who proclaimed Arian teaching. A well-⁠known legend says that each time Zosimus wished to speak in public, the words would not come out. Many took this for a miracle, through the prayers of the exiled Maximus. Maximus died in exile, as a martyr.