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Ambrosian — Am*bro sian, a. Of or pertaining to St. Ambrose; as, the Ambrosian office, or ritual, a formula of worship in the church of Milan, instituted by St. Ambrose. [1913 Webster] {Ambrosian chant}, the mode of signing or chanting introduced by St.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ambrosian — Am*bro sian, a. Ambrosial. [R.] . Jonson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ambrosian — adjective of or by or relating to Saint Ambrose Ambrosian chants • Pertains to noun: ↑Ambrose • Derivationally related forms: ↑Ambrose … Useful english dictionary
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) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ambrosian Liturgy and Rite Ambrosian Liturgy and Rite … Catholic encyclopedia
Ambrosian chant — (also known as Milanese chant) is the liturgical plainchant repertory of the Ambrosian rite of the Roman Catholic Church, related to but distinct from Gregorian chant. It is primarily associated with the Archdiocese of Milan, and named after St.… … Wikipedia
Ambrosian Chant — • Chant composed by St. Ambrose Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ambrosian Chant Ambrosian Chant † … Catholic encyclopedia
Ambrosian Library — • Founded between 1603 and 1609 by Cardinal Federigo Borromeo at Milan Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ambrosian Library The Ambrosian Library … Catholic encyclopedia
Ambrosian Hymnography — • The term implies no attribution of authorship, but rather a poetical form or a liturgical use Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ambrosian Hymnography Ambrosian Hymnography … Catholic encyclopedia
Ambrosian Basilica — • Erected at Milan by fourth century bishop, St. Ambrose, and was consecrated in the year 386 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ambrosian Basilica Ambrosian Basilica … Catholic encyclopedia
Ambrosian chant — Ambrosian Am*bro sian, a. Of or pertaining to St. Ambrose; as, the Ambrosian office, or ritual, a formula of worship in the church of Milan, instituted by St. Ambrose. [1913 Webster] {Ambrosian chant}, the mode of signing or chanting introduced… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
