# Ambrose becomes bishop of Milan (374)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/374-ambrose-becomes-bishop-of-milan
Location: Mediolanum, Italy
Themes: Saint

The Roman governor Ambrose is acclaimed bishop of Milan, becoming a leading figure of Western Christianity. At this point in the timeline (374), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Damasus I (1 October 366 – 11 December 384).

## Why it matters
Ambrose becomes bishop of Milan mattered because the life and witness of the people involved became a lasting example venerated by Christians.

Pope at the time: [Pope Damasus I](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-damasus-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Ambrose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Ambrose becomes bishop of Milan](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Ambrose+becomes+bishop+of+Milan)
- [Wikipedia — Age Of Councils (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_seven_ecumenical_councils)