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Irenaeus (/ ɪ r ɪ ˈ n eɪ ə s /; Greek: Εἰρηναῖος, translit. Eirēnaîos ; c. 130 – c. 202 AD ) [4] was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heterodox or Gnostic ...
May 28, 2024 · Saint Irenaeus was the bishop of Lugdunum (Lyon), an Apologist, a doctor of the church, and a leading Christian theologian of the 2nd century. In the course of his writings Irenaeus advanced the development of an authoritative canon of Scriptures, the creed, and the authority of the episcopal office.
Jun 17, 2019 · Irenaeus saw martyrdom as the culmination of the Christian path and a chance to demonstrate what he considered the highest form of love: love for our enemies. Irenaeus’s Relevance
Irenaeus was one of the first Christians to defend the faith against Gnosticism, but what exactly did he believe and what else did he contribute to Christianity? Here’s your crash course on the life and accomplishments of Irenaeus—and why he still matters today.
Jun 16, 2024 · Irenaeus, who served as the bishop of Lyon, remains one of the most significant theologians of early Christianity. His writings and actions helped to define Christian orthodoxy when the young religion was fraught with internal division and doctrinal disputes.
Irenaeus of Lyons wrote his Against Heresies c. 175-185 CE. His work is invaluable to modern scholarship in the attempt to recover the content of Gnostic teachings in the second century. Irenaeus also provides the first explicit witness to a four-fold gospel canon.
Jun 28, 2024 · Irenaeus was born a Greek in the Eastern half of the Roman Empire, in the ancient Greek coastal city of Smyrna, in what is now modern-day Turkey, between 115 and 125 A.D. or...
Saint Irenaeus, (born c. 120/140, Asia Minor—died c. 200/203, probably Lyon; Western feast day June 28; Eastern feast day August 23), Bishop and theologian. Born of Greek parents, he was a missionary to Gaul before being named bishop of Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France).
Aug 29, 2023 · Irenaeus of Lyon was a spiritual grandson to the Apostle John and among the greatest theologians of the second century. To learn more, read this article.
4 days ago · Last week, Pope Francis made it official: Over 1800 years after his death, St. Irenaeus of Lyon is now a Doctor of the Church. With Irenaeus’ inclusion, the Catholic Church has now officially designated 37 Doctors of the Church. The 2nd-century bishop joins the ranks of illustrious Church theologians like Sts.
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