Vela de Jerusalén

St. Ampelus

Feastday: November 20
Death: 302

Martyred with companion, Gaius presumed to be Sicilians. They died at the hands of Roman persecutors in the reign of Emperor Diocletian.

For the town of ancient Crete, see Ampelus (Crete). For the vine and greek mythology, see Ampelos.

Saint Ampelus (died 302) is a martyr venerated by the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches on Nov. 20. He was killed by Romans with his companion, Gaius, during the reign of Diocletian.

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