Bishop of Milan · c. 339 – 397
Ambrose of Milan
Bishop of Milan, who came to the church from public office. His preaching influenced Augustine, whom he baptized in 387.
Writings
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Treatise · 3 parts
On the Duties of the Clergy
Ambrose’s guide to the conduct of Christian ministers, modelled on Cicero’s work on duties.
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Instruction
On the Mysteries
Ambrose explains the rites of baptism, anointing and the Eucharist to the newly baptised in Milan.
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Treatise · 2 parts
Concerning Repentance
Two books against the Novatians, who denied forgiveness to the fallen: the church has the power to forgive.
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Treatise · 5 parts
On the Christian Faith (De fide)
Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.
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Treatise · 3 parts
On the Holy Spirit
Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.
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Treatise · 3 parts
Concerning Virgins
Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.
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Treatise
Concerning Widows
Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.
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Treatise · 2 parts
On the Death of Satyrus
Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.
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Collection · 14 parts
Other Writings
Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Ambrose of Milan that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection.
Portrait: drawn in the site’s engraved style from “AmbroseOfMilan (cropped)”, public domain, Wikimedia Commons.
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