First name and chronology

Felix

19 saints and blesseds bear the name Felix, between 268 and 2001; the most famous is Saint Felix of Valois, celebrated on November 20th.

Chronology of the name Felix

Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.

  1. 268-303 Saint Felix and Saint Adauctus A Roman priest under Diocletian, Felix overturned pagan idols with his breath alone. Sentenced to death, he was joined o…
  2. 301-400 Saint Saturninus, Saint Dativus and their companions During the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arre…
  3. 501-600 Saint Felix IV A 6th-century pope, Felix IV succeeded John I in a tense political context under the reign of Theodoric. He is known for…
  4. 511-576 Saint Felix of Bourges The twenty-fifth Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Felix distinguished himself by his wisdom and serenity in t…
  5. 550-582 Saint Felix of Nantes Born in Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Felix became Bishop of Nantes in 550. A builder prelate and influential diplom…
  6. 581-646 Saint Felix, Apostle of East Anglia A priest originally from Burgundy, Felix converted King Sigebert in exile before accompanying him to England to evangeli…
  7. 1101-1200 Saint Felix of Valois A prince of the House of Valois, Felix renounced his titles to become a hermit and then a monk at Clairvaux. With Saint …
  8. 1540-1604 Saint Seraphin of Monte Granaro Born in 1540 in Italy, Felix became a Capuchin lay brother under the name Seraphin after a youth of labor and patience i…
  9. 1587-1600 Saint Felix of Cantalice A 16th-century Capuchin religious, Felix of Cantalice spent forty years in Rome as a questing friar. Known for his simpl…
  10. 1727-1787 Felix of Nicosia An illiterate Sicilian Capuchin friar, Felix of Nicosia spent more than forty years as a questing friar, radiating humil…
  11. 1733-1788 Félix Varela Félix Varela (1788-1853) was a Cuban priest, philosopher, and politician, recognized as venerable by the Catholic Church…
  12. 1777-1842 Felice Prinetti An Italian army officer who became an Oblate of the Virgin Mary priest, Felice Prinetti (1842-1916) is the founder of th…
  13. 1838-1898 Felice Tantardini Felice Tantardini, nicknamed the "Blacksmith of God," was a PIME coadjutor brother who spent nearly 70 years in Burma, c…
  14. 1840-1895 Felix Mary Ghebreamlak An Eritrean priest and the first Ethiopian Cistercian monk, Felix Mary Ghebreamlak worked for the introduction of Easter…
  15. 1859-1924 Felice Rossini Felice Rossini (1876-1924), in religion Brother Daniel of Samarate, was an Italian Capuchin missionary. Sent to Brazil, …
  16. 1867-1902 Felix Monasterio Ateca Felix of the Virgin (1902-1951) was a Spanish Trinitarian priest, teacher, and master of novices, recognized as Venerabl…
  17. 1892-1904 Felisa Pérez de Iriarte Casado A Spanish Dominican nun (1904-1954), Sister Teresita of the Child Jesus distinguished herself through her contemplative …
  18. 1946-2001 María Félix Torres María Félix Torres (1907-2001) was a Spanish religious sister, foundress of the Company of the Savior dedicated to the C…

All records linked to Felix

Male saints (17)

Female saints (2)

Frequently asked questions

When is Saint Felix's feast day?

The feast of Felix is celebrated on November 20th, in memory of Saint Felix of Valois.

How many saints are named Felix?

19 saints and blesseds bear the name Felix, including Saint Felix of Valois, Saint Felix, Saint Felix, Saint Saturninus and Saint Felix.

Who is the most famous saint named Felix?

The most famous saint named Felix is Saint Felix of Valois (12th century).