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Ampliatus (Amplias in the King James Version), was a Roman Christian mentioned by Paul in one of his letters, where he says, "Greet Ampliatus, whom I love in the Lord." (Romans 16:8) He is considered one of the Seventy Disciples by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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The Sacred Tradition makes him the first Bishop of Varna, in Bulgaria.
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Hymns
Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Stáchys, Amplías, Úrban,Narcíssus, Apélles, and Aristobúlus,entreat the merciful Godto grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.Kontakion (Tone 8)
Let us thankfully praise the wise ApostlesStáchys, Amplías, Úrban, Narcíssus, Apélles, and Aristobúlus,those treasures of the Holy Spirit and rays of the Sun of glory,who were gathered together by the grace of our God.References
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