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Saint Ambrosius Ambrose was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was the Roman governor of Liguria and Emilia, headquartered in Milan, before being made bishop of Milan by popular acclamation in 374. St. Ambrose is the Confessor and Doctor of the Church.
He is credited with composing the repertory Ambrosian chant, also known as the Antiphonal Chant. He is also credited with composing the hymn "Te Deum," which is believed to have been written when he baptized Augustine of Hippo.
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Feast Day: December 7th
Rise, run to the Church: here is the Father, here is the Son, here is the Holy Spirit. He runs…
O God, we praise Thee and acknowledge Thee to be the Supreme Lord. Everlasting Father, all the earth worships Thee….
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May Peter, who wept so efficaciously for himself, weep for us and turn towards us Christ’s benign countenance.
Imitate Mary, holy mothers, who in her only dearly beloved Son set forth so great an example of maternal virtue;…