Felices de Bilibio was a 6th-century anchorite who lived in Roman Spain. As a devoted disciple of Saint Aemilianus, he resided at the Bilibio castellum. His life and spiritual significance are documented in the Vita Aemiliani, a biography composed by Braulio of Zaragoza. He is remembered as a holy man of the early church, with his legacy preserved through hagiographical accounts detailing his ascetic lifestyle and spiritual influence.
Life and asceticism
Born in the early 6th century, Felices lived as a hermit in the region of Bilibio. He followed the teachings of Saint Aemilianus, dedicating himself to a life of solitude. His religious activities and character were later recorded by Grimaldo, who authored a hagiography describing his holy life and his time spent as a stylite and anchorite.
Veneration and relics
The saint is associated with eight specific miracles, which are described in the work Translatio et miracula. In 1090, his remains were moved from their original location to San Millán. This transfer of his relics is a significant event in his devotional history, linking his memory to the site of San Millán.