Roman family name derived from Latin maximus 'greatest'; borne by a 7th-century monk and theologian.
Saintly namesake: Maximus the Confessor was a 7th-century Christian monk and theologian, remembered for his defense of orthodox doctrine and his influential writings. He is one of several saints named Maximus. (August 13 · 7th century)
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