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St. Ambrose was an archbishop of Milan and one of the most influential figures of the fourth century. He is one of the original four Doctors of the Church and Latin theologians. His writings had a direct influence on St. Augustine, and his intense ecclesiastical awareness expanded and reinforced the Church’s sacerdotal ministry and the high standards of Christian ethics. He furthered...

women have in olden times been subject to the stronger vessel and recommends them to obey their husbands as their masters.2 And Paul says: ‘Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and was in sin.’3 This is a warning that no one ought to rely on himself, for she who was made for assistance needs the protection of a man.4 The head of the woman is man, who, while he believed that he would have the assistance of his wife, fell because of her.5 Wherefore, no one ought to entrust himself lightly
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