Saint Ambrose was fast tracked from being an unbabtized layman to a bishop in 8 days. The bishop of Milan suddenly died and there was an argument who should succeed him. Ambrose made a speech in church to calm the excitement caused by the election. The crowd cheered him and a child shouted Ambrose is bishop. The people took up the cry, he was baptized, ordained priest and consecrated bishop of Milan.
This had not been his intention. He had studied law and had been appointed governor of a district in northern Italy. He gave all his possessions to the church,
studied religion and became a very learned writer. As bishop of Milan he was able to dominate the culture and political life of Italy.
He challenged the authority of the Roman emperor, through his ability as a diplomat, on more than one occasion and provided a model for medieval concepts relating to church-state relations.
His writings have been acclaimed as masterpieces of Latin eloquence and his musical accomplishments are remembered through his hymns.
He is one of the original 4 doctors of the church.
He is also remembered as the teacher who converted and baptized Saint Augusto of Hippo.
Sources used Britannica, wikipedia and The Church’s Year by Charles Alexander.
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