Maximus of Nola

Saint Maximus of Nola, born in Nola in 201, is remembered as a presbyter who served the Church with quiet fidelity in the early centuries of Christian life. Though few details of his days have come down to us, his witness endures in the reverence shown to his name and in the devotion of the faithful who continue to honor him. He died in 250, leaving behind the simple but enduring legacy of a life given to God and to the care of souls. Saint Maximus is especially venerated as patron of Orta di Atella, where his intercession is sought with trust. His feast is kept on February 7, inviting believers to imitate his steadfast service and to pray for the grace of perseverance in faith.