Saint Ampelius (Apelles)
A 5th-century Egyptian blacksmith, Ampelius used his trade to serve God and the poor before exiling himself near Genoa to live as a hermit. …
Iconographic attribute
red-hot iron
1 saint
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with red-hot iron?
Saints depicted with red-hot iron: Saint Ampelius (Apelles).