St Ambrose
born 339–340 in Trier
11 works written in 1 location (1,222 pages)
| Date | Name and Summary | Pages | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376–395 | This collection presents Ambrose's letters, revealing his role as a church leader advocating for the Christian faith amid political and social turmoil.more | 142 | Milan |
| 377 | This treatise emphasizes the supreme virtue and spiritual significance of virginity, portraying it as a divine calling rooted in heaven and exemplified by holy figures like the Virgin Mary and martyrs such as Agnes and Thecla.more | 71 | Milan |
| 377–378 | This treatise emphasizes that widowhood is a high and virtuous station, nearly equal to virginity, and it encourages widows to pursue a life of virtue, faith, and service to God.more | 47 | Milan |
| 378 | This oration by Ambrose eloquently reflects on the profound grief and spiritual understanding of the death of his brother Satyrus, emphasizing the Christian hope in the resurrection and eternal life.more | 107 | Milan |
| 378–380 | This exposition provides a comprehensive defense of the orthodox doctrine concerning the Divinity of Jesus Christ and the Holy Trinity, emphasizing the unity, eternal generation, and consubstantiality of the Father and the Son.more | 278 | Milan |
| 381 | This treatise articulates the divine nature, sovereignty, and eternal unity of the Holy Spirit within the Holy Trinity, emphasizing His equality with the Father and the Son, and His indispensability in divine actions and salvation.more | 191 | Milan |
| 384 | This letter advocates for the restoration and preservation of traditional Roman religious customs and institutions, emphasizing their importance for the stability and legitimacy of the state.more | 8 | Milan |
| 384–385 | This treatise emphasizes that genuine repentance and forgiveness are always possible for sinners who sincerely turn to God, and it condemns the heresy that denies the Church's authority to forgive sins or restore those who have fallen into grievous sin.more | 86 | Milan |
| 385–386 | This sermon affirms the unwavering commitment of Ambrose to defend the church and its doctrines against heretics, particularly Auxentius and the Arians, emphasizing that faith and allegiance to Christ must take precedence over imperial or worldly powers.more | 21 | Milan |
| 387–391 | This treatise explains the profound meaning and divine significance of the Church's sacraments, particularly baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist, emphasizing their roots in divine mystery and biblical prefiguration.more | 23 | Milan |
| 388–391 | This treatise emphasizes that the duties of the clergy and believers revolve around living virtuously and according to divine principles, prioritizing what is truly noble, just, and seemly over worldly gains and honors.more | 248 | Milan |