John IV (bishop of Naples)

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John IV (Italian: Giovanni d'Acquarola or Giovanni Scriba; died 17 December 849), also known as the Peacemaker and John the Serene,[1] was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Naples from 26 February 842 until his death.

He had the relics of Aspren translated to a chapel in the church of Santa Restituta in Naples.[2] He also assisted Duke Andrew II in negotiating the Pactum Sicardi, an economic treaty, with Sicard, Prince of Benevento.[3]

He was canonized after his death and is one of the patron saints of Naples. His feast day is 22 June.[4][5]

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