Bishop

Saint Felix

Saint Felix, a bishop, was martyred during Valerian’s persecution for refusing to surrender sacred texts.

Patron saint of Bishops, Persecuted Christians
Feast
March 8
Era
3rd Century
Place
Hadrumetum
Saint Felix portrait

At a Glance

Saint Felix

Feast Day
March 8
Era
3rd Century
Primary Place
Hadrumetum
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Bishops, Persecuted Christians

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Overview

Saint Felix

Saint Felix, a bishop, was martyred during Valerian’s persecution for refusing to surrender sacred texts.

Feast day: March 8

Patronage

Bishops, Persecuted Christians

Connected Places

  • Sousse, Tunisia: His martyrdom site
  • Carthage, Tunisia: His episcopal region

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