Saint Ambrose of Alexandria

Memorial

Profile

Rich nobleman of Alexandria, Egypt. Friend and financial supporter of Origen. Imprisoned for his faith in the persecutions of Maximinus but survived. Confessor of the faith.

Died

  • c.250 of natural causes

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Ambrose of Alexandria“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 March 2023. Web. 7 May 2024. <>