Ambrose Traversari
Ambrogio Traversari, also referred to as Ambrose of Camaldoli (1386 – 20 October 1439), was an Italian monk and theologian who was a prime supporter of the papal cause in the 15th century. He is honored as a saint by the Camaldolese Order.
Saint Ambrose Traversari O.S.B. Cam. | |
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Bust of Traversari in the sacristy cloister of the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Florence, Italy | |
Scholar, theologian and saint Prior General of the Camaldolese Order | |
Born | 1386 Portico di Romagna, Forlì, Papal States |
Died | 20 October 1439 Florence, Republic of Florence |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church (Camaldolese Order) |
Feast | 20 November |
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