page_title: Anti-paganism influenced by Saint Ambrose
hierarchical_section_title: Anti-paganism influenced by Saint Ambrose
context_page_description: Saint Ambrose influenced the anti-paganism policy of several late Roman emperors including Gratian, Valentinian II and Theodosius I. Under the influence of Saint Ambrose, Theodosius issued, in the year 391, the "Theodosian decrees," a declaration of war on paganism, and the Altar of Victory was removed by Gratian. Ambrose prevailed upon Gratian, Valentinian and Theodosius to reject requests to restore the Altar.
context_section_description: Saint Ambrose influenced the anti-paganism policy of several late Roman emperors including Gratian, Valentinian II and Theodosius I.  Under the influence of Saint Ambrose, Theodosius issued, in the year 391, the "Theodosian decrees," a declaration of war on paganism, and the Altar of Victory was removed by Gratian.  Ambrose prevailed upon Gratian, Valentinian and Theodosius to reject requests to restore the Altar.
caption: Saint Ambrose and emperor Theodosius by Van Dyck.
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