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St. Ambrose
Image of St. Ambrose, detail from a stained-glass window in a Roman Catholic church in Antwerp, Belgium.
St. Ambrose, the bishop of Milan, is widely recognized for his significant contributions to liturgical music and the composition of hymns. Among those traditionally associated with him are:
- "Aeterne rerum Conditor" ("Framer of the earth and sky")1
- "Deus Creator omnium" ("Maker of all things, God most high")1
While Ambrose is celebrated for introducing new melodies and composing these works to engage the populace in Milan, it is important to note that no specific melodies from the Ambrosian chant tradition can be definitively attributed to him, despite various legends to the contrary.2