Saint Ambrose, also known as Aurelius Ambrosius, was born on year 339. He was the second son of the imperial viceroy of Gaul.
He was born in Germany but after his father’s passing, he was reared and educated in Rome.
He studied law, literature, and rhetoric. Later on, he was placed on the council and in year 372, he was made Governor based in Milan. After serving as Governor, he was elected Bishop of Milan. As bishop, he was famous with the people since he donated all his wealth to the poor.
It was said that Saint Ambrose greatly influenced Augustine. When Augustine first arrived in Milan during year 384, he was a skeptical professor. But around 387 to 388, he left Milan baptized and indebted to Ambrose because of his transformational Christian theology. Saint Ambrose was the author of several important writings and hymns of the Church.
Saint Ambrose is held in high regard by many even after his death. According to Augustine, Saint Ambrose was a model bishop. There was a biography written by Paulinus.
