Ampelius | |
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| Archbishop of Milan | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 671 |
| Term ended | 676 |
| Predecessor | Maurilius |
| Successor | Mansuetus |
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| Died | 676 |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | July 7 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Ampelius (Latin:Ampelius,Italian:Ampelio) wasArchbishop of Milan from 671 to 676. He is honoured as asaint in theCatholic Church.[1]
Almost nothing is known about the life and theepiscopate of Ampelius. He ruled the diocese of Milan in a period marked by the troubles due to theLombards. Ampelius is remembered as man able to do miracles, but we have no detail about his acts.[2]
Goffredo da Bussero in the 15th century informs us that his feast day was the 8 February, possibly the date of his death.[1] His feast day is now celebrated on July 7 in theRoman Rite and on July 8 in theAmbrosian Rite.[3] He was buried in theBasilica of St. Simplician where his relics are still venerated under the main altar.[2]
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