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Holy Martyrs

Ampelus and Gaius

Martyrs of Messina in Sicily, put to death around 302.

Feast
November 20old style December 3
Reposed
3024th century
Place
Messina
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saints Ampelus and Gaius were martyred at Messina in Sicily in the time of the Emperor Diocletian, around 302.

The sources do not recount other details. They are saints of the undivided Church and are commemorated on 20 November (New Calendar).

Commemorated the same day November 20