Felix_of_Como Knowpia

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.^[1] When Bassianus of Lodi built a church dedicated to the Apostles at Lodi, he consecrated it in the presence of Ambrose and Felix.^[2]

Felix is honored as a zealous pastor of souls.^[3] His feast day is July 1.^[4]

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

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Saint of the Day, July 14: Felix of Como Archived 2012-11-02 at the Wayback Machine at SaintPatrickDC.org

[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 2013 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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