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Aug 3, 2022 · Ignatius of Antioch held many religious beliefs, the most important ones being his belief in Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. He strongly believed that these three doctrines hold the answer to life everlasting in heaven with the Lord Jesus. Ignatius also saw laboring with Christ in His kingdom as a vital part of Christendom.
Ignatius of Antioch, Saint, also called Theophorus ( o Theophoros ); b. in Syria, c. the year 50; d. at Rome between 98 and 117. More than one of the earliest ecclesiastical writers have given credence, though apparently without good reason, to the legend that Ignatius was the child whom the Savior took up in His arms, as described in Mark, ix, 35.
As the second (or third) bishop of Antioch, one of the most important churches of the day, he was certainly one of the most prominent Christians of the time immediately succeeding the apostles.
Jul 20, 2016 · One of these works, Ignatius' Letter to the Ephesians, written sometime between 107–110 CE, imparts to the church at Ephesus (and future readers thereafter) Ignatius' exhortations, admonitions, and guidelines regarding parishioners' relationship with Christ, fellow church members, and non-believers. As Trebilco states, "Ignatius envisages the ...
Apr 5, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr in Rome, the Saint of the Day 17 October.
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, (died c. 110, Rome; Western feast day October 17; Eastern feast day December 20), Early Christian martyr. Probably of Syrian origin, he may have been a pagan who persecuted Christians before his conversion. He succeeded St. Peter the Apostle as bishop of Antioch.
St. Ignatius of Antioch - Martyr, Union, Christ: Concern for the doctrine that Christ is man as well as God is the main reason that Ignatius insisted so emphatically on “siding with the bishop.” On this earth the bishop represents to his church the true bishop, Christ. Union with the bishop in belief and worship means union with Christ.
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