Ambrose

(Anon, ca. 20th Century) (link)

Feast Day December 7

Patron of Milan, Beekeepers, Candle Makers, Learning

Situations Church Leadership, Learning, Preaching

Professions Beekeepers, Candle Makers, Students

Saint Ambrose was the Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397 and one of the four original Doctors of the Church. A Roman governor before his unexpected election as bishop, he became a powerful preacher and defender of orthodoxy. He is credited with introducing hymn singing to the Western Church and played a key role in the conversion of Saint Augustine.