Icon of St. Vitalis, martyr

Icon Mosaic of St. Vitalis, the Martyr of Ravenna

Feast: Nov. 4

St. Vitalis was put to death in Bologna for his faith in Christ. He was the slave of St. Agricola, and a pious Christian. He is mentioned by St. Ambrose of Milan. Holy Martyr Vitalis, pray to God for us!

A mosaic from the Basilica in Ravenna. The top image shows greater detail, the bottom image the context within the mosaic. 

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