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Ambrosian

American  
[am-broh-zhuhn] / æmˈbroʊ ʒən /

adjective

  1. Roman Catholic Church.

    1. pertaining to the religious congregations under the protection of Saint Ambrose.

    2. pertaining to the ancient liturgy of the church of Milan.

  2. ambrosian. ambrosial.


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Later, Ravasi became a priest and was then put in charge of the historic Ambrosian Library in Milan.

From The Guardian May 19, 2018

His duties there left him time for serious study with Julian Kimbell and some work with the Ambrosian Singers.

From The Guardian Mar. 29, 2011

As Father Achille Ratti, librarian of the Ambrosian at Milan, the present Pope made the dangerous ascent of Monte Rosa in 1889.

From Time Magazine Archive

The music was heavenly, both Gregorian and Ambrosian, and the church was packed.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

It was, however, once more revived by the discovery of the Ambrosian manuscript in 1812 by Carlo Amoretti.

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss

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