Felix of Urgel

It is not known where or when Felix was born, nor when he assumed the position of Bishop of Urgel. Alcuin first mentions him in 790.

Since Urgel was under Carolingian rule, FelixÕs participation in the Adoptionist controversy may have had a political goal. While the authority of Toledo commanded respect within Spain, ultimately decisions on orthodoxy came from the Frankish Church. At the beginning of the controversy Felix had an excellent reputation within the Frankish Church. But by the end of the controversy, it was he, not Elipandus, who was held responsible for the heresy. Why might Elipandus have looked outside of Al-Andalus for support and turned to his lifelong friend to argue for Adoptionism before the Frankish Church?