Writings of St. Ambrose

Besides his elder sister Marcelllina who received the veil at the hands of Pope Liberius at Christmas [perh. 353 a.d.] St. Ambrose had also a brother named Satyrus to which name in three epitaph on him ascribed to the bishop is added Uranius. This probably however merely in reference to his translation from earth to heaven. Satyrus had in his earlier years as well as St. Ambrose practised as an advocate and held office. But when his brother was appointed Bishop of Milan Saytarus at once gave up his appointment and devoted his life to managing St. Ambrose's secular affairs that nothing might distract him from his episcopal duties. After however a few short years of devotion to this task he succumbed to a severe illness October 17. a.d. 379.