Bishop
Saint Ambrose
Saint Ambrose, bishop of Milan, influenced Augustine's conversion and defended orthodoxy against Arianism. He is a pivotal Church Father.
Patron saint of
Beekeepers, Bishops, Milan
- Feast
- December 7
- Era
- 4th Century
- Place
- Milan
At a Glance
Saint Ambrose
- Feast Day
- December 7
- Era
- 4th Century
- Primary Place
- Milan
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Beekeepers, Bishops, Milan
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Overview
Saint Ambrose
Saint Ambrose, bishop of Milan, influenced Augustine's conversion and defended orthodoxy against Arianism. He is a pivotal Church Father.
Feast day: December 7
Patronage
Beekeepers, Bishops, Milan
Connected Places
- Milan, Italy: Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, his burial site
- Trier, Germany: His birthplace
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