Saint Ambrose of Ferentino
Profile
Fourth-century cavalry centurian in the imperial Roman army. Tortured and executed for his faith in the persecutions of Diocletian.
There is a long tradition of the people of Ferentino, Italy caring for the relics of Ambrose, and of Ambrose protecting Ferentino. Legend says that prayers for his intervention once resulted in a group of snails turning into soldiers who fought against Saracen invaders.
Born
- thrown into a fire, it had no effect on him
- drowned in a well 16 August 304 at Ferentino, Italy
- body recovered that night and given decent burial by local Christians
- later in the 4th century the relics were re-interred in the nearby church of Saint Agatha
- relics later moved to the church of Saint Maria Maggiore to protect them from invading Saracens
MLA Citation
- “Saint Ambrose of Ferentino“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 November 2023. Web. 29 April 2024. <>