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).
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