Athanasius I (bishop of Naples)
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Saint Athanasius I (c.ā832 ā 872) was the bishop of Naples from 850 to his death. This Athanasius should not be confused with his nephew, Athanasius II.
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Saint Athanasius of Naples | |
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Confessor and Bishop of Naples | |
Born | 830 Naples, Duchy of Naples |
Died | 872 Veroli, Bishopric of Veroli |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Major shrine | Naples Cathedral, Naples, Italy |
Feast | 15 July |
Patronage | Naples, Italy |
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