Ambrose

Ambrose was bishop of Milan from 374 until his death. He wrote on Scripture (largely in the manner of Philo and Origen), on the duties and virtues of Christians and clergy, on baptism and the Eucharist, and against the Arians, and he composed hymns for use in worship. His sermons moved Augustine, who was baptized by him in 387.

Dates

ca. 339–397 (approximate)

See or city

Milan

Region

Northern Italy

Also known as

Ambrosius; Ambrose of Milan

Notes

Governor of Aemilia-Liguria who was chosen bishop of Milan by acclamation in 374, while still unbaptized. His rank at court made him the leading bishop of the Latin West in his time; he stood against the Arian party in Milan and against imperial interference in church affairs. Counted among the four Latin Doctors; the teacher of Augustine.

Works

• On the Duties of the ClergyDe officiis ministrorum · ca. 386–390 · CPL 144 (not yet checked)
• On the MysteriesDe mysteriis · ca. 387–391 · CPL 155 (not yet checked)
• On the Christian FaithDe fide ad Gratianum Augustum · ca. 378–380 · CPL 150 (not yet checked)
• On VirginsDe virginibus ad Marcellinam sororem suam · ca. 377 · CPL 145 (not yet checked)