title: Felix of Como
text: # Felix of Como
  
  Felix of Como (died on October 8, 391 AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Como.
  
  He was a friend of Ambrose, who praised him for his missionary activity and ordained him a priest in 379 and a bishop in 386. When Bassianus of Lodi built a church dedicated to the Apostles at Lodi, he consecrated it in the presence of Ambrose and Felix.
  
  Felix is honored as a zealous pastor of souls. His feast day is July 1.
  
  