Felix was one of those who consecrated Caecilian as Bishop of Carthage in 311 A.D.[1] This act led to a major schism in Early North African Christianity.
[2] He held an administrative office within the town council,[3] and was on friendly relations with the local magistrate who was to implement the persecution.
[neutrality is disputed] Secundus and 70 bishops appointed Majorinus in his place, precipitating a schism in the Early North African Christianity that lasted for three centuries.
The Donatist faction accused Felix of being a traditor, and the Roman Emperor ordered Aelianus, the proconsul of Africa, to investigate.
On January 19, 314, Felix appeared before the court of Vicar Aelius Paulinus in Carthage to defend himself against his accusers.