The Confirmation name I chose was Lahaina Ambrose Lorenzo. I chose St. Ambrose for my name since his patron represents learning. For my confirmation name, I wanted a person who exemplifies my traits and what I aspire to be as a person. I aspire to be more intelligent and so I perceive myself of having an enthusiastic mind for learning. St. Ambrose was one of the four original doctors of the Church. He was the Bishop of Milan and one of the most important theological figures in the 4th century.
St. Ambrose was born around A.D. 338 in Trier, Germany and died in Milan, Italy in year 397. He ate daintily, dining only on Saturdays and Sundays and on festivals of celebrated martyrs. Ambrose would spend the end of his day with a long nightly vigil consumed by prayers. But throughout his life St. Ambrose wasn’t Christian until the year 374, after his election of bishop. Every day it was Ambrose’s practice to comment critically …show more content…
Ambrose lead himself to being recognized as holy or special by the Catholic Church by showing his courageousness after a massacre in Thessalonica. Theodosius, a man who considered himself as a good Christian emperor, sent armies that slaughtered thousands of innocent people in Thessalonica. At this time, Ambrose was acquainted with Theodosius for backing him up in the fight of Arianism. Even so, Ambrose stood up to Theodosius by officially excluding his participation from the Christian Church services and the sacraments until he repented.
Another example would be the Arian controversy after the Nicaea Council in 374 A.D. After the former Bishop of Milan died, Ambrose (as the governor of the city) decided to attend the election to prevent any bickering between the Nicene Church and the Arians. While giving a say, a boy from a crowd riot exclaimed “Ambrose, Bishop!”. This chant was then taken up by the whole assembly. It led Ambrose to then being baptized, consecrated and ordained in just 8 days. His trust with the people lead him to be
St. Ambrose was born around A.D. 338 in Trier, Germany and died in Milan, Italy in year 397. He ate daintily, dining only on Saturdays and Sundays and on festivals of celebrated martyrs. Ambrose would spend the end of his day with a long nightly vigil consumed by prayers. But throughout his life St. Ambrose wasn’t Christian until the year 374, after his election of bishop. Every day it was Ambrose’s practice to comment critically …show more content…
Ambrose lead himself to being recognized as holy or special by the Catholic Church by showing his courageousness after a massacre in Thessalonica. Theodosius, a man who considered himself as a good Christian emperor, sent armies that slaughtered thousands of innocent people in Thessalonica. At this time, Ambrose was acquainted with Theodosius for backing him up in the fight of Arianism. Even so, Ambrose stood up to Theodosius by officially excluding his participation from the Christian Church services and the sacraments until he repented.
Another example would be the Arian controversy after the Nicaea Council in 374 A.D. After the former Bishop of Milan died, Ambrose (as the governor of the city) decided to attend the election to prevent any bickering between the Nicene Church and the Arians. While giving a say, a boy from a crowd riot exclaimed “Ambrose, Bishop!”. This chant was then taken up by the whole assembly. It led Ambrose to then being baptized, consecrated and ordained in just 8 days. His trust with the people lead him to be