Ambrose Confronts Imperial Court
Ambrose resisted requests from the court of Valentinian II to transfer Milanese church buildings to Homoian Christians.
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386 in Roman Empire
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Historical records for Roman Empire in 386
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Ambrose Discovers Martyrs Relics
Ambrose reported the discovery of the remains of martyrs Gervasius and Protasius in Milan in 386.
Ambrose Promotes Congregational Hymns
Ambrose is associated with the development of Latin hymn singing by Milanese congregations.
Congregation Guards Milan Basilica
During the basilica dispute, supporters of Ambrose maintained vigils in the contested churches.
Maximus Courts Catholic Bishops
Magnus Maximus sought backing from influential western clergy while promoting his political authority in the territories under his control.
Relics Transferred To Basilica
The remains identified as Gervasius and Protasius were placed in a Milanese church with public ceremony.
Valentinian Faces Renewed Pressure
The court of Valentinian II remained vulnerable to pressure from Magnus Maximus despite an uneasy coexistence between the rival western governments.
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