This is a copper theca with silver front,
inside a first class relic of Saint Ambrose of Milan. Relic in place and wax
seal and threads intact. Comes from a convent in Belgium.Diameter 1,3 inch.Shipping and handling
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Saint
Ambrose of Milan
Also known as
Memorial
Profile
Born
to the Roman nobility. Brother of Saint Marcellina and Saint Satyrus. Educated in
the classics, Greek, and philosophy at Rome, Italy. Poet and
noted orator. Convert to Christianity. Governor of Milan, Italy.
When
the bishop of Milan died, a dispute over his replacement
led to violence. Ambrose intervened to calm both sides; he impressed everyone
involved so much that though he was still an unbaptized catechumen,
he was chosen as the new bishop. He resisted, claiming that he was not
worthy, but to prevent further violence, he assented, and on 7 December 374 he
was baptized, ordained as a priest, and consecrated
as bishop. He immediately gave away his wealth to the Church and
the poor, both for the good it did, and as an example to his flock.
Noted preacher and teacher,
a Bible student of renown, and writer of liturgical hymns.
He stood firm against paganism and Arians. His preaching helped convert Saint Augustine
of Hippo, whom Ambrose baptized and brought into the Church.
Ambrose’s preaching brought Emperor Theodosius to do public penance
for his sins. He called and chaired several theological councils
during his time as bishop, many devoted to fighting heresy.
Welcomed Saint Ursus and Saint Alban of Mainz when
they fled Naxos to escape Arian persecution, and then sent them on
to evangelize in Gaul and Germany. Proclaimed a
great Doctor of the Latin Church by Pope Boniface VIII in 1298.
The
title Honey Tongued Doctor was
initially bestowed on Ambrose because of his speaking and preaching ability;
this led to the use of a beehive and bees in his iconography,
symbols which also indicate wisdom. This led to his association with bees, beekeepers, chandlers, wax
refiners, etc.
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