Saint 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
- Saint Ambrose was a prominent figure in the early Christian church, known for his strong leadership and theological writings.
- The Roman Catholic Church venerates Saint Ambrose as a saint and Doctor of the Church, recognizing his significant contributions to the development of Christian theology.
- As the bishop of Milan, Saint Ambrose played a crucial role in shaping the early Christian church, imposing orthodoxy and building up its secular power.
- Saint Ambrose is also remembered as a talented composer of hymns, and his musical contributions continue to be celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church.
- The life and teachings of Saint Ambrose have had a lasting impact on the Roman Catholic Church, and he remains an important figure in Christian history.