ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 15th of January WELCOME! SAINT MAXIMUS, BISHOP OF NOLA Saint Maximus (Maximianus) was the fourth bishop of Nola in Campania, where he gladdened his flock by piety of spirit and the consolation of his word. He ordained St Felix , the "staff of his old age," who administered the office of deacon. During his entire time as bishop, he inspired respect even among the Gentiles by his learning and wisdom. LEARNING AND WISDOM When the persecution broke out, probably the last under Diocletian (according to Migne, under Decius), St Maximus was already decrepit and did not dare face the danger of martyrdom. St Felix had already been arrested and was in chains. HUNGER AND FROST TOOK THEIR TOLL ON HIM The holy Bishop Maximus fled to the mountains, where he wandered in caves and chasms. Hunger and frost took their toll on him so that he fainted for weakness. St Felix, who had been miraculously delivered from prison by an ...