Saint Felix of Cantalice
Also known as: Ass of the Capuchins (his own nickname for himself); Brother Deo Gratias (“Deo Gratias” was his habitual greeting); Felix of Catalicio; Felix of Cantalica; Felice Porri; Feliks z Cantalice
Feast Day
May 18
Born
May 18, 1515
Died
May 18, 1587
Canonized
22 May 1712 by Pope Clement XI
Beatified
1 October 1625 by Pope Urban VIII
Biography
Saint Felix of Cantalice, also known as the "Ass of the Capuchins" due to his humility, was born on May 18, 1515, in Cantalice, Abruzzi, Italy. He was born into a devout peasant family and began working as a shepherd and farm hand at the age of nine in Cotta Ducale. Despite his lack of formal education, Felix grew up to be a pious and prayerful individual....
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