{"name":"To Serve With Grace: Reflections on St. Ambrose’s De Officiis Ministrorum”","short_name":"To Serve With Grace: Reflections on St. Ambrose’s De Officiis Ministrorum”","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"The 4th Century Latin Father St. Ambrose of Milan wrote his treatise ‘On the Duties of the Clergy’ during a period where there was much political turmoil within the Roman Empire. The church was not exempt from being impacted due to heresy and schism; which was the peril of conflict over worthy candidates to ecclesial offices such as the Episcopate. St. Ambrose, a former governor, was chosen to succeed the bishopric of Milan much to his opposition; but by God’s grace accepted his calling and fulfilled his vocational duties. His experiences as Bishop produced a classic filled with timeless wisdom, instruction, and inspiration; spiritually beneficial for both clerics and lay servants alike.\n\nChristian Azarias, a Deacon of Medhanealem Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Masters of Theology Student, and founder of FaithUntoAges.com, takes us through the chapters of Ambrose’s writing; providing reflections based on Scripture, Orthodox dogma, and the writings of the Early Church Fathers.","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/22040297/podcast_image_36E959E1-C723-42EA-AD90-13FAF96CA074_300x300.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}