St. Felix of Cantalice - Enfield, CT - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

The Congregation of Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi are more commonly known as the Felician Sisters. On the grounds of their convent, facing Enfield Street, is a statue of Saint Felix of Cantalice the namesake of the congregation. A stone statue of St. Felix is depicted wearing the robes of a Capuchin monk. He is holding a basket of bread which he is giving out to a young girl and a boy in a line in front of him. On the ground to the right of St. Felix is a full sack with the inscription DEO GRATIA (THANKS BE TO GOD). The base of the statue is inscribed ST. FELIX

According to the Felician Sisters of North America website: Link

"The son of peasants in Cantalice, Italy, Felix spent his early years as a shepherd and farm hand. He later became a Capuchin friar, and soon became known for his pious yet joyful presence on the streets of Rome, seeking donations for the friars’ ministries to the poor and sick. Walking barefoot through the streets with a sack slung over his shoulders, Brother Felix blessed all those he met with a humble “Deo Gratias!” (thanks be to God!), causing many to refer to him as “Brother Deo Gratias.”

"Felix could also be found ministering to children on the city’s streets, instructing them through canticles he had composed about the goodness of life. They would come to greet him with smiles and requests for more songs and stories."

"Saint Felix was canonized by Pope Clement XI in 1712, becoming the first Capuchin to be named a saint."

Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic Statue Location: Felician Sisters Convent - Enfield, CT Entrance Fee: Free Website: [Web Link] Artist: Not listed

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