- Ambrose - Wikipedia
Ambrose was serving as the Roman governor of Aemilia - Liguria in Milan when he was unexpectedly made Bishop of Milan in 374 by popular acclamation As bishop, he took a firm position against Arianism and attempted to mediate the conflict between the emperors Theodosius I and Magnus Maximus
- 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: 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 - 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,
- 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
- Ambrose of Milan - World History Edu
Ambrose of Milan (c 339–397), venerated as Saint Ambrose, was a pivotal figure in the early Christian Church As Bishop of Milan, he played a significant role in defending Nicene Christianity against Arianism and paganism
- 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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