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(Redirected from Saint Felix of Como) Bishop and saint For other people named Felix, see Felix (name).

Felix of Como (died on October 8, 391 AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Como.

He was a friend of Ambrose, who praised him for his missionary activity and ordained him a priest in 379 and a bishop in 386. When Bassianus of Lodi built a church dedicated to the Apostles at Lodi, he consecrated it in the presence of Ambrose and Felix.

Felix is honored as a zealous pastor of souls. His feast day is July 1.

References

  1. "New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia".
  2. Morabito, Giuseppe. "San Bassiano", Santi e Beati
  3. Monks of Ramsgate. "Felix of Como". Book of Saints 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 9 April 2013Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. "Saint Feast Days in July - Saint Feast Days - Saints & Angels".

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