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Also known as St. Ambrosius, St. Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambrogio, Saint, Bishop of Milan Aurelius Ambrosius, Saint Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambrose, Saint, Bp. of Milan Ambrosius, Saint, Bishop of Milan Ambroise

Ambrose of Milan (; 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.

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Ambrose was a theologian and government official who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 until his death in 397 and was later recognized as a saint by the Christian church. He is historically significant as an influential religious and political figure of the late Roman Empire, though the specific details of his impact are not provided in the available information.

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Born
1842
Died
1914?
Works
1058

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Gender
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Origin
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Ambrose can refer to either an English bandleader or a German emo band. 1. Benjamin Baruch Ambrose (15 September 1896 – 11 June 1971) was an English bandleader and violinist from the East End of London. He was almost universally known simply as Ambrose. He had extended residencies at the Embassy Club, the Mayfair Hotel and the Café de Paris. His orchestra was also notable as the place where Vera Lynn got her break as she was a regular with the band from 1937 to 1940. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Ambrose">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Quotes

  • Accordingly, death is a harbor of peace for the just, but is believed a shipwreck for the wicked.
  • It is not death therefore that is burdensome, but the fear of death.
  • It was not by dialectic that it pleased God to save His people.
  • When I am here I do not fast on Saturday; but when I am at Rome I do: whatever church you may come to, conform to its custom, if you would avoid either receiving or giving offense.
  • Si fueris Romae, Romano vivito more;Si fueris alibi, vivito sicut ibi.
  • Neither angel, nor archangel, nor yet even the Lord Himself (who alone can say "I am with you"), can, when we have sinned, release us, unless we bring repentance with us.

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Key facts

Christian leader.title
Bishop of Milan
Christian leader.image
AmbroseOfMilan (cropped).jpg
Christian leader.type
bishop
Christian leader.honorific_prefix
Saint
Christian leader.name
Ambrose of Milan
Christian leader.caption
Detail from possibly contemporary mosaic (–500) of Ambrose in the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
Christian leader.diocese
Mediolanum (Milan)
Christian leader.see
Mediolanum
Christian leader.term_start
374 AD
Christian leader.term_end
4 April 397
Christian leader.predecessor
Auxentius
Christian leader.successor
Simplician
Christian leader.consecration
7 December 374
Christian leader.birth_name
Aurelius Ambrosius
Christian leader.birth_place
Augusta Treverorum, Gallia Belgica, Roman Empire
Christian leader.saint_title
Doctor of the Church
Christian leader.patronage
Milan and beekeepers
Christian leader.shrine
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio

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Wikidata facts

Place of death
Mediolanum
Image
AmbroseOfMilan.jpg
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Commons category
Saint Ambrose
date of death
0397-01-01
date of birth
0340-00-00
Commons gallery
Saint Ambrose
P6482
Ambrose
name in native language
Ambrosius Mediolanensis
P13311
Damascus
P8168
Khor
significant place
Mediolanum
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Works in European collections

26 objects attributed to Ambrose, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Te Deum Laudamus Oder Lob- und Danck-Song, TThousand and and Fifty [!] Anniversary of happiness deß Gotteshauß Maria-Alto-Münster: That’s Zehende Sæculum And glorious Jubel-Fest Deß Hochlöbliche Stüffts alldorten; Then The Highly Dignified and Gnädige Women Mariæ Rosæ Würæ Digisten Abbtißin in herehTStüffen nach abermahligen AbT.

Te Deum Laudamus Oder Lob- und Danck-Song, TThousand and and Fifty [!] Anniversary of happiness deß Gotteshauß Maria-Alto-Münster: That’s Zehende Sæculum And glorious Jubel-Fest Deß Hochlöbliche Stüffts alldorten; Then The Highly Dignified and Gnädige Women Mariæ Rosæ Würæ Digisten Abbtißin in herehTStüffen nach abermahligen AbT.

Ms 9377, Ambrosius in Lucam

Ms 9377, Ambrosius in Lucam

Liber homiliarum. Inc.: Mirum qui busdam videtur (h. 1r)... Exp.: et Dominum sequebantur (h. 312r)

Liber homiliarum. Inc.: Mirum qui busdam videtur (h. 1r)... Exp.: et Dominum sequebantur (h. 312r)

Inni di S. Ambrogio raccolti, tradotti ed illustrati da Giuseppe Berta cun un discorso preliminare intorno poesia Cristiana.

Inni di S. Ambrogio raccolti, tradotti ed illustrati da Giuseppe Berta cun un discorso preliminare intorno poesia Cristiana.

Hexaemeri libros VI ad Manuscriptorum et optimorum librorum fidem emendavit et selectam lectionum varietatem adjecit R. O. Gilbert

Hexaemeri libros VI ad Manuscriptorum et optimorum librorum fidem emendavit et selectam lectionum varietatem adjecit R. O. Gilbert

De officiis clericorum libros III ad Manuscriptorum et optimorum librorum fidem emendavit et selectam lectionum varietatem adjecit R. O. Gilbert.

De officiis clericorum libros III ad Manuscriptorum et optimorum librorum fidem emendavit et selectam lectionum varietatem adjecit R. O. Gilbert.

Te Deum Laudamus Oder Lob- und Danck-Song, TThousand and and Fifty [!] Anniversary of happiness deß Gotteshauß Maria-Alto-Münster: That’s Zehende Sæculum And glorious Jubel-Fest Deß Hochlöbliche Stüffts alldorten; Then The Highly Dignified and Gnädige Women Mariæ Rosæ Würæ Digisten Abbtißin in herehTStüffen nach abermahligen AbT.

Te Deum Laudamus Oder Lob- und Danck-Song, TThousand and and Fifty [!] Anniversary of happiness deß Gotteshauß Maria-Alto-Münster: That’s Zehende Sæculum And glorious Jubel-Fest Deß Hochlöbliche Stüffts alldorten; Then The Highly Dignified and Gnädige Women Mariæ Rosæ Würæ Digisten Abbtißin in herehTStüffen nach abermahligen AbT.

De Officiis : Davor: Vita Ambrosii. Daran: Vita S. Agnetis. Passio SS. Vitalis et Agricolae. Passio SS. Protasii et Gervasii et de inventione corporum. De obitu S. Satyri. De resurrectione et cruce domini. De bono mortis

De Officiis : Davor: Vita Ambrosii. Daran: Vita S. Agnetis. Passio SS. Vitalis et Agricolae. Passio SS. Protasii et Gervasii et de inventione corporum. De obitu S. Satyri. De resurrectione et cruce domini. De bono mortis

Expositio in evangelium S. Lucae. Lib.1-10.

Expositio in evangelium S. Lucae. Lib.1-10.

Sancti Ambrosii Episcopi Mediolanensis De Officiis

Sancti Ambrosii Episcopi Mediolanensis De Officiis

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Article

36 sections
Contents
  • Background and career
  • Early life
  • Bishop of Milan
  • Arianism
  • Imperial relations
  • Gratian
  • Valentinian II
  • Theodosius
  • Later years and death
  • Feast day
  • Character
  • Attitude towards Jews
  • Attitude towards pagans
  • Theology
  • Eschatology
  • Giving to the poor
  • Mariology
  • Augustine
  • Music
  • Writings
  • Exegesis
  • Moral and ascetical commentary
  • Dogmatic writings
  • Sermons
  • Others
  • Editions
  • Standard editions
  • Latin
  • English
  • See also
  • References
  • Notes
  • Citations
  • Works cited
  • Further reading
  • External links

Ambrose of Milan (; 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.

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.

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