AMBROSE


Meaning of AMBROSE in English

(c 340-397) Imperial governor of Upper Italy who became Bishop of Milan in 374. His actions reveal the new power of the Christian Church after Constantine, but also its intolerance of heretics and pagans; exerted strong influence over the young Emperor Gratian and the Emperor Theodosius. Augustine was converted (& baptized) under his influence. Ambrose also influenced church music.

Theological and philosophical biography English dict.      Английский словарь богословской и философской биографии .