Saint Felix Of Valois. Confessor. Feast Day, Today, 20 November.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless stated otherwise.

Saint Felix Of Valois.
   Confessor.
   Feast Day 20 November.

Double.

White Vestments.

Saint Felix of Valois.

Illustration: ALCHETRON

Saint Felix of Valois Founded, with Saint John of Matha, The Order of The Most Holy Trinity for the ransom of captives. He belonged to the Royal Family of France and distinguished himself as a child by his compassion for those in trouble.

Wishing to put aside any claim to the Throne of France, he renounced all he possessed (Gospel) and retired to a desert, near Meaux, France, where he was joined by Saint John of Matha [Editor: Feast Day 8 February].

In consequence of a vision, they left their solitude and went to Rome. Pope Innocent III approved the Institute Founded by them for the redemption of captives (Collect). They were ready to suffer hunger and thirst and all sorts of ill-treatment to deliver their brethren (Epistle).

On their return to France, they presented themselves before King Philip-Augustus, who was most generous towards them. The Lord of Chatillion gave them a place called Cerfroi, where they Founded the Monastery which was the principal one of their Order.

Saint Felix gave his Soul to God in 1212.

Mass: Justus.