Ambrose (Noun)
Meaning
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan; the first Church Father born and raised in the Christian faith; composer of hymns; imposed orthodoxy on the early Christian church and built up its secular power; a saint and Doctor of the Church (340?-397).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- St. Ambrose played a crucial role in shaping the Christian doctrine during the 4th century.
- As the bishop of Milan, Ambrose vigorously enforced Christian orthodoxy and rejected paganism.
- St. Ambrose's powerful preaching skills made him a beloved figure in the Roman Catholic Church.
- St. Ambrose wrote several hymns, many of which are still sung in the Christian Church today.
- During his time as bishop, Ambrose boldly defended the faith and brought order to the troubled Christian communities in the Roman Empire.