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Ambrosian Liturgy and Rite

Ambrosian liturgy and rite is a way of worship that some people in a certain part of Italy do. Remember when you went to church with your family and you saw the priest wearing different robes and saying special prayers? Well, people in the Ambrosian liturgy and rite do this too, but they do it a little bit differently than most other people.

For example, they have special prayers that they say at different times during the year that are unique to them. They might sing different songs or say certain words in a different way. It's kind of like having your own secret code.

The Ambrosian liturgy and rite gets its name from a guy named St. Ambrose who was a bishop a long time ago. He lived in Milan which is a city in Italy that is still known for this special way of worship. People in Milan really love their special way of worship and think it is the most beautiful way to pray to God.

So, just like some people like different kinds of food or toys, some people like to worship God in different ways. And that's okay because God loves us all no matter how we choose to pray.