Felix of Nicosia
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Felix von Nicosia (it .: Felice da Nicosia ), born as Giacomo Amoroso , (born November 5, 1715 in Nicosia , Sicily , † May 31, 1787 ibid) was an Italian Capuchin .
Life
Giacomo, who was previously a cobbler, joined the Capuchins in 1743 and took the religious name Felix. He was sent out to beg by the convent . Brother Felix was mystically gifted. He was in 1888 by Pope Leo XIII. blessed and on October 23, 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI. canonized . His feast day in the liturgy is May 31st.
literature
- Ekkart Sauser : Felix of Nicosia. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 16, Bautz, Herzberg 1999, ISBN 3-88309-079-4 , Sp. 492-493.
Web links
- Biography in the ec. Lexicon of saints
- Biography in "Santi e Beati" (Italian)
- Biography of the Vatican
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Felix of Nicosia |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Amoroso, Giacomo (maiden name); Felice da Nicosia |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Sicilian Capuchin and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 5, 1715 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nicosia |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 31, 1787 |
| Place of death | Nicosia |