Nola, Felix of, Saint
Nola, Felix of, Saint
Martyr (3rd century ), born Nola, Italy . Ordained by Bishop Maximus of Nola, he was imprisoned during the persecution of Decius, but was set free by an angel . Refusing the episcopacy of Nola which the citizens urged upon him, he continued his duties as auxiliary ; he devoted himself to the poor, among whom he distributed his inheritance. His sufferings have merited the title of martyr . Represented chained in a dungeon. He was buried at Cimitile, near Nola. Feast , Roman Calendar, 14 January .