He led the Roman Church in the later third century and is said to have written a letter affirming the orthodox faith about Christ's divinity and humanity. He was buried in the Catacomb of Callixtus.
Life
Saint Felix I was pope from about 269 to 274, in the later third century. Little is known for certain about his life and work.
During his pontificate, Paul of Samosata, bishop of Antioch, was condemned for false teaching about the divinity of Christ, and tradition says there was correspondence with the Eastern churches about this matter. Later sources also link him with the custom of celebrating Mass over the tombs of martyrs, but this is hard to confirm. He has been honored as a martyr, though this too is uncertain. The Church remembers him on December 30.
Spirituality
Pope Felix is remembered as a shepherd who guarded the Church's faith in an age of controversy over Christ as true God and true man. Though records are few, he sought to keep intact the faith handed down from the apostles. The Church's confession of faith has come to us, guarded in this way over long centuries.
Reflection
Pope Felix sought to guard the true faith in Christ. As the year draws to a close, why not profess the Creed at Mass phrase by phrase, from the heart?