St Ambrose, bishop of Milan (11H(AMBROSE)) in Imaging the Saints in Wales

St Ambrose, bishop of Milan

Ambrose (339–97) was born at Trier, and was consecrated bishop of Milan in 374. One of the four Western Fathers or Doctors of the Church, he wrote against Arianism and encouraged monasticism. The Te Deum, or Song of the Church, is ascribed to Ambrose.

Possible attributes: beehive, cradle with baby, three-knotted scourge
Iconclass reference: 11H(AMBROSE)

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St Ambrose, bishop of MilanAmbrose (339–97) was born at Trier, and was consecrated bishop of Milan in 374. One of the four Western Fathers or Doctors of the Church, he wrote against Arianism and encouraged monasticism. The Te Deum, or Song of the Church, is ascribed to Ambrose.

St Ambrose, bishop of Milan

Ambrose (339–97) was born at Trier, and was consecrated bishop of Milan in 374. One of the four Western Fathers or Doctors of the Church, he wrote against Arianism and encouraged monasticism. The Te Deum, or Song of the Church, is ascribed to Ambrose.