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c. 325 – 636 AD
Ambrose of Milan
340 – 397 AD
Milan, Italy
Overview
A governor who became bishop. He asserted the church's independence from the state, famously forcing Emperor Theodosius to repent publicly.
Did You Know?
His preaching was the key factor in converting Augustine of Hippo.
Major Writings
On the Mysteries (De Mysteriis)
The twin sister to On the Sacraments. A beautiful, shorter explanation of Baptism and Eucharist often read by new converts.
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The Golden Age: Latin (Western) Fathers
The shapers of Western Catholicism and Protestantism.
11 Church Fathers in this era
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