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Ambrosian Liturgy and Rite The liturgy and Rite of the Church of Milan, which derives its name from St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan (374-397). I. HISTORY There is no direct evidence that the Rite was in any way the composition of St. Ambrose, but his name has been associated with it since the eighth century … Continue reading “Ambrosian Liturgy and Rite”

Ambrosian Liturgy that form for celebrating mass said to have been drawn up by St. Ambrose, used to the present day in the diocese of Milan. It is also called the Ambrosian Office (q.v.). While substantially identical with the Roman rite, it has many peculiarities of its own, indicating at once its veritable antiquity and … Continue reading “Ambrosian Liturgy”

Ambrosian Library One of the famous libraries of the world, founded by Cardinal Federigo Borromeo at Milan between 1603 and 1609 . It consists of a single hall, 75 foot by 29 foot, with bookcases along the walls, lighted by large semi-circular windows at each end. The books are procured by agents from all parts … Continue reading “Ambrosian Library”

Ambrosian Hymns Under the name of Ambrose, bishop of Milan (q.v.), there exist a number of Latin hymns which are generally ascribed to him; yet they are not all his, the name having been freely given to many formed after the model and pattern of those which he composed, and to some in every way … Continue reading “Ambrosian Hymns”

Ambrosian Hymnography (Ambrosiani) Hymns of the metric and strophic cast peculiar to the authenticated hymns of Saint Ambrose and of his hymnodic school; by extension, a poetical form or a liturgical use. Under the Rule of Saint Benedict, hymns to be used during the canonical hours were styled Ambrosianos. The four hymns universally acknowledged as … Continue reading “Ambrosian Hymnography”

Ambrosian Hymn SEE TE DEUM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ambrosian Chant Hymns written in iambic dimeter form, whether by Saint Ambrose, or his contemporaries, c.374. Those attributed to Saint Ambrose were syllabic in form and simple in rhythm, but the texts underwent many subsequent rhythmical and melodic changes. A comparison of various codices from different centuries made possible the restorations of Guido Dreves, 1893. … Continue reading “Ambrosian Chant”

Ambrosian Basilica Church, Milan, dating from the 9th century and restored in the 12th, replacing the original edifice erected by Saint Ambrose and consecrated, 386. In 1864 a sarcophagus containing the relics of Saints. Gervasius and Protasius and of Saint Ambrose was discovered in the confession of the basilica. The golden altar-frontal dates from 835; … Continue reading “Ambrosian Basilica”

Ambrosia in pagan mythology, was (1) the name of the food of the deities, which gave eternal youth and immortality. This was conceived of as something material; and ambrosia is not only the food of the gods, but also the drink of the gods, as later writers have it. Homer also represents the gods as … Continue reading “Ambrosia”

Ambrose, William a Welsh Congregational minister, was born at Bangor in 1813. He received a liberal education partly in his own city and partly at Holyhead. His only charge was at Portmadock, where he was ordained in 1837, and where he continued to labor till his death, Oct. 31, 1873. Mr. Ambrose was tall, gentlemanly, … Continue reading “Ambrose, William”