Feast day · May 18

St. Felix of Cantalice, Capuchin friar

St. Felix of Cantalice, Capuchin friar

St. Felix of Cantalice (1515-1587) was a Capuchin friar known for his holiness and devotion to the poor. Born in Cantalice, Italy, he dedicated his life to prayer and serving the needs of the less fortunate. Felix was renowned for his humility, his love of the Eucharist, and his ability to perform miracles. He is venerated as the patron saint of Capuchin Franciscans and is invoked for the care of the sick and the poor. Felix was canonized in 1712 by Pope Clement XI.

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