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'''Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus''' were 3rd-century [[Christianity|Christian]] [[saints]] who suffered [[martyrdom]] during the reign of [[Caracalla]]. Felix, a [[Priest#In Christianity|priest]], Fortunatus and Achilleus, both [[deacons]], were sent by [[Irenaeus]], to [[Valence, Drôme|Valence]], to convert the locals. It is |
'''Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus''' were 3rd-century [[Christianity|Christian]] [[saints]] who suffered [[martyrdom]] during the reign of [[Caracalla]]. Felix, a [[Priest#In Christianity|priest]], Fortunatus and Achilleus, both [[deacons]], were sent by [[Irenaeus]], to [[Valence, Drôme|Valence]], to convert the locals. It is said that they died {{circa|lk=no|212}}. |
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==Legends== |
==Legends== |
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Felix, Fortunatus and Achilleus were sent to [[Valence, Drôme|Valence]], by Saint Irenaeus of Lyon. From a humble lodging wherein they lived a life of much penance they evangelised the town.<ref>[https://catholicsaints.info/book-of-saints-felix-fortunatus-and-achilleus/ Monks of Ramsgate. “Felix, Fortunatus and Achilleus”. ''Book of Saints'', 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 10 April 2013]</ref> |
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They also performed many miracles in the area of [[Valence, Drôme|Valence]], and through their preaching many people were [[Conversion to Christianity|converted]]. This led to their arrest. They were freed from [[prison]], by [[angels]], who told them to destroy all the idols of the temples in [[Valence, Drôme|Valence]]. So Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus, destroyed images of [[Mercury (mythology)|Mercury]], [[Saturn (mythology)|Saturn]], and a particularly valuable amber statue of [[Jupiter (mythology)|Jupiter]]. For their actions the three were captured again, had their legs broken, followed by torture on [[Breaking wheel|wheels]]. Having survived all of these torments they were [[Decapitation|beheaded]]. |
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Although the individuals themselves may not be entirely legendary, no historical incidents of their lives have been preserved.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=vWn9SabAOUoC&pg=PA477&lpg=PA477&dq=Lupus+of+Troyes&source=bl&ots=xOclStdHHJ&sig=ACfU3U2KuE8rL5xHkhafSjCABF5lvpyOZQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwixhqKm8a_gAhXom-AKHQhIB2M4FBDoATADegQIBhAB#v=onepage&q=Lupus%20of%20Troyes&f=false Holmes, T. Scott. ''The Origin and Developement of the Christian Church in Gaul During the First Six Centuries of the Christian Era'', Mac Millan, 1911, p. 55]</ref> |
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==Veneration== |
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* [[St Felix (disambiguation)|Other saints Felix]] |
* [[St Felix (disambiguation)|Other saints Felix]] |
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* [[St Fortunatus (disambiguation)|Other saints Fortunatus]] |
* [[St Fortunatus (disambiguation)|Other saints Fortunatus]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=542 Sts. Felix, Fortunatus, & Achilleus] Catholic Online |
*[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=542 Sts. Felix, Fortunatus, & Achilleus] Catholic Online |
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*Monks Benedictine Monks ''Book of the Saints'', Kessinger Publishing, 2003 |
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Revision as of 05:27, 10 February 2019
Saints Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus | |
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| Martyrs | |
| Died | 212 Valence, Gaul |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 23 April |
Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus were 3rd-century Christian saints who suffered martyrdom during the reign of Caracalla. Felix, a priest, Fortunatus and Achilleus, both deacons, were sent by Irenaeus, to Valence, to convert the locals. It is said that they died c. 212.
Legends
Felix, Fortunatus and Achilleus were sent to Valence, by Saint Irenaeus of Lyon. From a humble lodging wherein they lived a life of much penance they evangelised the town.[1]
They also performed many miracles in the area of Valence, and through their preaching many people were converted. This led to their arrest. They were freed from prison, by angels, who told them to destroy all the idols of the temples in Valence. So Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus, destroyed images of Mercury, Saturn, and a particularly valuable amber statue of Jupiter. For their actions the three were captured again, had their legs broken, followed by torture on wheels. Having survived all of these torments they were beheaded.
Although the individuals themselves may not be entirely legendary, no historical incidents of their lives have been preserved.[2]
Veneration
Relics believed to be those of Felix, Fortunatus, and Achilleus, are venerated in Valencia, Spain.
See also
References
External links
- Sts. Felix, Fortunatus, & Achilleus Catholic Online
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