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January 14 · Optional · White

St Felix of Nola

(d. c. 260) Priest of Nola near Naples, imprisoned and tortured in persecution, who escaped — legend says a spider's web across his hiding place deceived his pursuers. Freed, he sold his goods for the poor. St Paulinus of Nola wrote poems at his tomb.

When is the feast of St Felix of Nola?

The feast is celebrated on January 14 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Felix of Nola?

The feast of St Felix of Nola is celebrated on January 14 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Felix of Nola?

(d. c. 260) Priest of Nola near Naples, imprisoned and tortured in persecution, who escaped — legend says a spider's web across his hiding place deceived his pursuers. Freed, he sold his goods for the poor. St Paulinus of Nola wrote poems at his…

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