A portrait of St. Felix of Valois
St. Felix of Valois
1127 – 1212
Feast
November 20 · XIII c.
Patron of
Trinitarians · Captives · Prisoners
Order
Founder / Religious
French co-founder of the Trinitarians (1127-1212), French nobleman turned hermit at Cerfroid in the diocese of Meaux; with St. John of Matha founded the Order of the Most Holy Trinity for the Redemption of Captives in 1198, dedicated to ransoming Christians from Muslim captivity in North Africa and Iberia. Equipollently canonized 1666 by Alexander VII.
Life & Times
Born: 1127 · Died: 1212 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Felix of Valois is invoked as the patron of trinitarians, captives, prisoners. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Felix of Valois, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.