Ambrosian
Americanadjective
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Roman Catholic Church.
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pertaining to the religious congregations under the protection of Saint Ambrose.
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pertaining to the ancient liturgy of the church of Milan.
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ambrosian. ambrosial.
Example Sentences
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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
The hymn indicated is the translation of the Ambrosian hymn of praise, commencing: "Lord God, we praise thee; Lord God, we thank thee."
From Jena or Sedan? by Beyerlein, Franz
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