The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Felix of Thibara
Also known as Felix, Bishop Felix
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 68
There is an unshakeable certainty in his bearing, as though the very air around him has been sanctified by his presence. His eyes hold the quiet fire of one who has made peace with whatever may come.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 68
- Books
- 1
Felix of Thibara was an African bishop who was beheaded at Venusia in Lucania for refusing to deliver sacred books during the persecution of Christians. His steadfast refusal to give even an evasive answer demonstrated the depth of his faith and commitment to his religious principles.
Description
An adult man of North African descent with dark skin and the dignified bearing of a bishop. He wears ecclesiastical robes appropriate to his station, his strong, weathered features marked by calm resolution. His eyes convey the quiet certainty of one who has made peace with his convictions, his presence carrying the weight of spiritual authority.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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