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December 7 · Memorial · White

St Ambrose

(c. 339–397) Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church. Roman governor acclaimed bishop by popular cry before he was even baptized. He famously refused communion to the emperor Theodosius after the massacre at Thessalonica. Baptized Augustine.

A prayerSaint Ambrose, who lifted Augustine to faith, lift the heart of one we love.

When is the feast of St Ambrose?

The feast is celebrated on December 7 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Ambrose?

The feast of St Ambrose is celebrated on December 7 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Ambrose?

(c. 339–397) Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church. Roman governor acclaimed bishop by popular cry before he was even baptized. He famously refused communion to the emperor Theodosius after the massacre at Thessalonica. Baptized…

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