St. Felix III (II)
Birthdate:
St. Felix was born in Rome.
Death:
St. Felix died on March 1, 492. He was buried in St. Paul's Basilica, in a family crypt close to his father, his wife, and his children.
Background:
St. Felix was an Italian from Rome. He was the son of a priest in an aristocratic family.
Marriage:
St. Felix III was a widower when he was selected as pope.
Children:
St. Felix had two children who are said to be the ancestors of Agapitus I and Gregory I also known as Saint Gregory the Great.
Selected 48th Pope:
March 13, 483
Feast Day:
March 1---------------------------------------------------
St. Hormisdas
Birthdate:
Unknown.
Death:
St. Hormisdas died on August 6, 523.
Background:
He was an Italian, from Frosinone. His family was aristocratic and wealthy.
Occupation:
Notary, Deacon
Marriage:
St. Hormisdas was married before his ordination. He was a widower when elected pope.
Children:
St. Hormisdas had one son who later became Pope St. Silverius.
Selected 52nd Pope:
July 20, 514
