Saint Ambrose of Milan
Bishop of Milan in the 4th century, Saint Ambrose is one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church. A prolific author, he wrote numerous exegetica…
First name and chronology
Ambrose
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Ambrose, between 301 and 1951; the most famous is Saint Ambrose, celebrated on December 7th.
Chronology of the name Ambrose
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Ambrose of Milan Bishop of Milan in the 4th century, Saint Ambrose is one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church. A prolific autho…
- 374-398 Saint Ambrose of Milan A high-ranking Roman official who became Bishop of Milan by popular acclamation in 374, Ambrose was one of the greatest …
- 701-800 Saint Ambrois (Ambroix) Elected Bishop of Cahors around 752, Ambrois fought against the depravity of morals and the looting by Duke Walfre befor…
- 713-778 Saint Ambrose Autpert A French monk who became abbot of San Vincenzo al Volturno in Italy in the 8th century, Ambrose Autpert distinguished hi…
- 1220-1286 Saint Ambrose of Siena Born in Siena in 1220, Ambrose Sansedoni was an illustrious Dominican, a disciple of Albert the Great and a fellow stude…
- 1886-1951 Ambrogio Grittani An Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, Ambrogio Grittan…
All records linked to Ambrose
Saint Ambrose of Milan
A high-ranking Roman official who became Bishop of Milan by popular acclamation in 374, Ambrose was one of the greatest Doctors of the Latin Church. A…
Saint Ambrois (Ambroix)
Elected Bishop of Cahors around 752, Ambrois fought against the depravity of morals and the looting by Duke Walfre before retreating into solitude. Af…
Saint Ambrose Autpert
A French monk who became abbot of San Vincenzo al Volturno in Italy in the 8th century, Ambrose Autpert distinguished himself by his humility and vast…
Saint Ambrose of Siena
Born in Siena in 1220, Ambrose Sansedoni was an illustrious Dominican, a disciple of Albert the Great and a fellow student of Thomas Aquinas. A great …
Ambrogio Grittani
An Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oblate Sisters of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, Ambrogio Grittani dedicated his life to servin…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Ambrose's feast day?
The feast of Ambrose is celebrated on December 7th, in memory of Saint Ambrose.
How many saints are named Ambrose?
6 saints and blesseds bear the name Ambrose, including Saint Ambrose, Saint Ambrose, Ambrose of Siena, Saint Ambrois and Ambrose Autpert.
Who is the most famous saint named Ambrose?
The most famous saint named Ambrose is Saint Ambrose (4th century).