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St. Ambrose of Milan

Patristic Period

St. Ambrose of Milan (c. 339 – 397), Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church. Wikipedia

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Before it is consecrated, it is bread, but when the words of Christ have been added, it is the body of Christ. Therefore hear him saying: Take and eat ye all of it; for this is my body. And before the words of Christ it is a cup full of wine and water. When the words of Christ have operated, then and there it is made to be the blood of Christ which redeemed the people. "

On the Sacraments View Source

Why this quote matters

Western patristic witness to consecration by Christ's words.

Source citation: On the Sacraments, Book IV.