Ambrose of Milan’s Followers (69)

Ambrose of Milan

Born

Augusta Treverorum, Gallia Belgica, Roman empire

Died

April 03, 0397

Genre

Christian, Philosophy, Poetry

Influences

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born perhaps 340

Saint , bishop of Milan from 374, wrote, composed, and imposed orthodoxy on the early Christian Church.

This ecclesiastical figure of the 4th century most influenced. He served as consular prefect of Liguria and Emilia, headquartered, before popular acclamation. Ambrose staunchly opposed Arianism, and people accused him of fostering persecutions of Jews and pagans.

Tradition credits Ambrose with promoting "antiphonal chant", a style in which one side of the choir responds alternately, as well as Veni redemptor gentium, a hymn of Advent.

Ambrose ranks of the four original doctors of the Church, and the patron. He notably influenced Saint Augustine of Hippo.
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	On the Duties of the Clergy by Ambrose of Milan, H. De Romestin (Translator) 4.11 avg rating — 54 ratings — published 391 — 31 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Mysteries 4.15 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 387 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Tale of Death and Glory: The Acts of St. Sebastian and His Companions by Ambrose of Milan, Robert Nixon (Translation) 4.62 avg rating — 39 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Concerning Virgins 3.25 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 388 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	St. Ambrose: On the Holy Spirit 3.83 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2010 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Exposition of the Christian Faith 3.96 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 1984 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Repentance 4.20 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2010 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Theological and Dogmatic Works (Fathers of the Church Patristic Series) by Ambrose of Milan, Roy J. Deferrari (Translator) 4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 1963 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Mysteries & On Repentance by Ambrose of Milan, Paul A. Böer Sr. (Editor) 4.19 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Complete Works of St. Ambrose (11 Books): Cross-Linked to the Bible by Ambrose of Milan, Philip Schaff (Translator) 4.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“No one heals himself by wounding another.”
― St. Ambrose

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“If you have two shirts in your closet, one belongs to you and the other to the man with no shirt.”
― St. Ambrose

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“It is preferable to have a virgin mind than a virgin body. Each is good if each be possible; if it be not possible, let me be chaste, not to man but to God.”
― St. Ambrose, Concerning Virgins

tags: chastity, holiness, purity, virginity

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