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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Detail of A Portrait of Saint Ampelius of Milan Late 19Th Century By Casimiro Radice And Giovanni Valtorta Basilica Di San Nicolò Lecco Italy
Detail of A Portrait of Saint Ampelius of Milan Late 19Th Century By Casimiro Radice And Giovanni Valtorta Basilica Di San Nicolò Lecco Italy

Saint Ampelius of Milan

Also known as: Ampèle; Ampelio

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 8

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Ampelius of Milan, also known as Ampèle or Ampelio, was a prominent figure in the history of the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy, from 665 to 672 and dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith. Born in Milan around the 6th century, little is known about Ampelius's early life....