St. Ambrose

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St. Ambrose, (c. 340 4 April 397), was anarchbishop of Milanwho became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. He was one of the four originaldoctors of the Church. He ispatron saintof Milan. He is notable for his influence onSt. Augustine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Ambrose Basilica of SantAmbrogio

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Arianism is the theological teaching attributed to Arius (ca. AD 250336), a Christian presbyter in Alexandria, Egypt, concerning the relationship of God the Father to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Nicene Creed (Latin: Symbolum Nicaenum) is the profession of faith or creed that is most widely used in Christian liturgy. It forms the mainstream definition of Christianity for most Christians. http://enphoto500x500.mnstatic.com/san-ambrosio-church_7534352.jpg

SantAmbrogio Milan planhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sant%27Ambrogio_Milan_plan.jpg INTERIORThe basilica has a semi-circular apse, and smaller, semi-circular chapels at the end of the aisles; there is no transept. The interior has the same size as the external portico. The ceiling features groin vaults with ogives, each supported by its own semi-pillar or semi-column, which, in the lower section, become a single pillar. The aisles' spans measure exactly half of those in the nave, and are supported by lesser pillars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Sant'Ambrogio CAPITALSdecorated by animal human figures and also vegetables or fantastic motifs

Mosaic ofChrist Pantokratorfrom the 13th century

Dei canonici(the canon bell tower)

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Torre dei monaci(of the monk)

Was used by the monksTo call the faithful to the monks mass.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:0039_-_Milano_-_Sant%27Ambrogio_-_Campanile_dei_canonici_-_sec_XII-1889_-_Foto_Giovanni_Dall%27Orto_25-Apr-2007.jpg