Ambrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c. 339 – 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397. He expressed himself prominently as a public figure, fiercely promoting Nicene Christianity against Arianism and paganism. He left a substantial collection of writings, of which the best known include the ethical commentary De officiis ministrorum (377–391), and the exegetical Exameron (386–390).
Bishop Ambrose of Milan baptizes Augustine of Hippo
Ambrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c. 339 – 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.
Historical Significance
Ambrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c.
Events Before
Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian, charged with repelling the Goths
Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian, charged with repelling the Goths
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his six year old son Arcadius co-emperor
Theodosius I (Ancient Greek: Θεοδόσιος Theodosios; 11 January 347 – 17 January 395), also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman emperor from 379 to 395.
St Damasus I dies and ends his reign as Catholic Pope. Began reign 366
Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384.
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Events After
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rom
BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rome
Roman Emperor Theodosius I declares Christianity the state religion
Theodosius I (Ancient Greek: Θεοδόσιος Theodosios; 11 January 347 – 17 January 395), also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman emperor from 379 to 395.
Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor, though unrecognized by Eastern Emperor Theodosius
Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor, though unrecognized by Eastern Emperor Theodosius
More from the 380s
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his six year old son Arcadius co-emperor
Theodosius I (Ancient Greek: Θεοδόσιος Theodosios; 11 January 347 – 17 January 395), also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman emperor from 379 to 395.
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
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