
Saint Ampelio
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
May 14
Died
October 1, 14
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Ampelio, also known as "The Blacksmith of God," was a renowned Catholic saint who led an extraordinary life of devotion and service to God. Born in the 4th century in Upper Egypt, not much is known about his early life and upbringing. However, it was his later years that would define him as a remarkable figure in Christian history. Ampelio was initially a skilled blacksmith who excelled in his craft....