Select Works of St. Ambrose (11 Books)

Saint Ambrose was born in France to wealthy Roman parents in 340 AD. When he was mature, and his father had passed away, he moved to Rome, where he finished his education, and became a governor. While still a catechumen (an unbaptized Christian), the bishop of Milan died, and he was chosen for the position. At the order of the emperor he was baptized, and appointed as the new bishop, the office he would hold until his death.

Once he became a bishop, he gave away all his wealth and property ...