- Ambrose - Wikipedia
Ambrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c 339 – 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, [a] was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397 He expressed himself prominently as a public figure, fiercely promoting Nicene Christianity against Arianism and paganism [5]
- St. Ambrose | Biography, Writings, Patron Saint Of, Milan, Feast Day . . .
St Ambrose was the bishop of Milan, a biblical critic, and the initiator of ideas that provided a model for medieval conceptions of church-state relations He is also remembered as the teacher who converted St Augustine of Hippo to Christianity
- December 7: Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Ambrose, attempting to restore calm, presented himself in a church and delivered a speech inviting concord It was then that, suddenly, a child cried out his name, proclaiming him Bishop That simple call was immediately echoed by the crowd, which turned it into a unanimous request
- St. Ambrose - Catholic News Agency
Like Augustine himself, the older Ambrose, born around 340, was a highly educated man who sought to harmonize Greek and Roman intellectual culture with the Catholic faith Trained in literature,
- 7 December St. Ambrose of Milan, Doctor and Very Cool
St Ambrose of Milan (+4 April 397), was a titanic figure of the late 4th century who changed the shape of Church and State relations for a thousand years He brought much of the wisdom of Greek writings to the West
- St. Ambrose: On Living Justly Amidst Life’s Temptations
St Ambrose tried to live his life with integrity, and it was this which led the people to respect him and want him to be their bishop
- St. Ambrose: The Political Strategist the Church Forgot
Ambrose is remembered today as a theologian, mystic, and spiritual father of St Augustine What is less appreciated is how his political intelligence reshaped the relationship between Church and State
- Saint Ambrose - Franciscan Media
One of Ambrose’s historical claims to fame is that he was instrumental in the conversion of Saint Augustine, and also baptized him Known for his lively preaching and writing, Saint Ambrose must have been a force to be reckoned with
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