St. Felix of Nantes Biography
St. Felix of Nantes Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 515 AD |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 6 January 584 |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | January 6 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Felix of Nantes was born around 515 AD in the Aquitaine region of modern France. He came from a noble family and received a good education. Felix was married in 550 and when his wife went to the monastery, he accepted the election and became a bishop. Felix stayed in that sit for 33 years and became one of the city’s greatest bishops. His mission was primarily pastoral by resuming the evangelization of the surrounding countryside, where paganism still lived.
Felix formed groups of young missionaries to evangelize the area, and the regulations he set for the diocese show that he was determined to instill a sense of discipline. People knew him for his peacemaker between warring leaders in his region.
Death
Felix died on January 6, 584 of natural causes.
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