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Felix of Urgell

781 – 818

Christian bishop and theologian in the eighth century

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About Felix of Urgell

Lived 781 – 818 (aged 36–37). Felix of Urgell was a writer, theologian, presbyter and catholic bishop.

Felix (died 818) was a Christian bishop and theologian. He served as bishop of Urgell (783–99) and advocated the christology known as Spanish Adoptionism because it originated in the lands of the former Visigothic Kingdom in Spain. He was condemned for heresy and all his writings were suppressed. They are known today only through quotations contained in the writings of his opponents.

Felix became bishop at an unknown date and lived at the monastery of Sant Sadurní de Tavèrnoles, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Before coming to prominence for his adoptionist Christology, he wrote an apology for Christianity against Islam, Against the Saracen. This work is now thought to be lost. In 788, Felix attended a provincial synod in the Archdiocese of Narbonne and signed the conciliar acts. A denunciation of Felix was later attached to these acts because of the presence of Felix's name.

He was exiled from Urgell and died in Lyon in 818.

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Important facts

Born
781
Birth century
Died
818, Lyon
Nationality
Carolingian Empire
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Felix of Urgell's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Felix of Urgell?

Christian bishop and theologian in the eighth century

When was Felix of Urgell born?

Felix of Urgell was born in 781.

When did Felix of Urgell die?

Felix of Urgell died in 818 in Lyon.

What was Felix of Urgell's occupation?

Felix of Urgell was a writer, theologian, presbyter and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Felix of Urgell?

Felix of Urgell's recorded nationality: Carolingian Empire.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Felix of Urgell

· Wikidata: Q1355228

· DBpedia: Felix (bishop of Urgell)

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