Athanasius I of Naples
Hierarch
Commemorated July 15
Our father among the saints Athanasius I of Naples was Bishop of Naples in Italy from 850 to 872. He was a member of the Sergii family that ruled Naples until 1137. Athanasius is commemorated on July 15 .
Troparion
As a rule of faith and model of tenderness, and teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there withal hast thou acquired by humility greatness, by poverty riches; O father hierarch Athanasius, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O divine thunder, spiritual trumpet, planter of faith and cutter off of heresies, great favourite of the Trinity, hierarch Athanasius, standing with the angels before God do ever and unceasingly pray for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
