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E05148: Ambrose of Milan, writing in Latin in Milan (northern Italy) in c. 381, in his Letter 5 refers to the construction and dedication of a church to the *Apostles (S00084) in Lodi, near Milan.
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posted on 2018-03-02, 00:00 authored by BryanAmbrose of Milan, Letter 5.1
Ortus enim sermo de basilicae, quam condidit Apostolorum nomine dedicatione, dedit huic sermoni viam; siquidem significabat quod sedulo tuae quaereret sanctitatis praesentiam.
‘For the conversation concerning the dedication of the basilica which he [Bassianus, bishop of Lodi] had built in the name of the Apostles gave rise to the following topic: he indicated that he dearly sought your holy company.'
Text: Faller 1968. Translation: Frances Trzeciak.
Ortus enim sermo de basilicae, quam condidit Apostolorum nomine dedicatione, dedit huic sermoni viam; siquidem significabat quod sedulo tuae quaereret sanctitatis praesentiam.
‘For the conversation concerning the dedication of the basilica which he [Bassianus, bishop of Lodi] had built in the name of the Apostles gave rise to the following topic: he indicated that he dearly sought your holy company.'
Text: Faller 1968. Translation: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E05148Saint Name
Apostles, unnamed or name lost : S00084Related Saint Records
Image Caption 1
Burials ad sanctos. Photo credit: M. Moliner, Marseille (M Moliner, 'La basilique funéraire', Gallia, 69(2) 134, fig. 65)Image Caption 2
The entry pipe and tomb inside the shrine. Photo credit: M. Moliner, Marseille (M Moliner, 'La basilique funéraire', Gallia, 69(2) 134, fig. 68)Image Caption 3
The plan of the church. Image from M Moliner, 'La basilique funéraire', Gallia, 69(2) 134, fig. 64)Type of Evidence
Literary - LettersLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
380Evidence not after
382Activity not before
375Activity not after
385Place of Evidence - Region
Italy north of Rome with Corsica and SardiniaPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
MilanPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Milan Sardinia Sardinia Sardegna SardiniaMajor author/Major anonymous work
Ambrose of MilanCult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Ceremony of dedication