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In the power struggles of the late fourth century, [[Theodosius the Great|Theodosius I]], emperor of the East, came to be in undisputed possession of the Roman empire. Yet, Ambrose chastised Theodosius for a massacre in [[Thessalonica]], bidding him to emulate [[David]] in repentance. Also, he encouraged Theodosius in the enactment of the "Theodosian decrees", which were more characteristic of Ambrose's agenda than that of Theodosius. After the defeat of [[Eugenius]] he asked for pardon of those who supported Eugenius. Ambrose reposed on [[April 4]], 397, two years after the death of Theodosius. Ambrose's successor as bishop of Milan was Simplician.
Ambrose is ranked with the great Western Christian leaders of the time: Blessed St. [[Augustine of Hippo]], St. [[Jerome]], St. [[Gregory the Great]], and St. [[Hilary of Poitiers]]. Ambrose was most known for his administrative talents, given his education and early experience before becoming a bishop. Yet, like Hilary he was an Alexandrian and was in the forefront in the doctrinal issues of the day, particularly those concerning Arianism. His sermons were famous and were influential in the conversion of Augustine, whom he eventually baptized. His endeavors in [[hymnography|hymn writing]] became models of hymns of dignified simplicity for future times. Ambrose is credited with introducing [[antiphonal chant]]ing wherein one choir alternates with another.
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