Saint Ambrose (c. 340–397 AD) was Bishop of Milan and one of the four original Doctors of the Church. He baptized Augustine, confronted Emperor Theodosius, developed Western liturgical music (Ambrosian chant), and helped establish the independence of the Church from imperial power.
Baptized Augustine; established Church authority over emperors; developed Ambrosian chant; foundational Church Father.
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