Hierarch
Felix of Burgundy
Saint Felix of Burgundy, Bishop of Dunwich, Enlightener of East Anglia
New Calendar March 8 Old Calendar March 21
Why they are a saint
Felix of Burgundy, Bishop of Dunwich, is kept among the saints. Felix of Burgundy was the first bishop of the kingdom of the East Angles. The title Enlightener names one who brought a people to the Christian faith. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Felix of Burgundy as a patron when they bear the name Felix at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 8. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Felix of Burgundy, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.