Ambrose of Milan
4th century · AD 397 · Pre-Schism Western · 2,138 passages
Bishop of Milan, teacher of Augustine, known for his preaching, hymns, and courage before emperors.
Background on Ambrose of Milan
In his own words on 2 Maccabees
- 2 Maccabees 12:39-45
[A Memorial for the deceased Valentinian II] Blessed are you both, if my prayers will avail aught! No day will you over in silence, no prayer of mine will pass you by unhonored, no night will hurry on its course without you receiving some participation in my prayers. I will repeatedly remember you in all by oblations.
On the Death of Valentinian
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