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Irenaeus (/ ɪr ɪ ˈ n eɪ ə s /; Greek: Εἰρηναῖος Eirēnaios; c. 130 – c. 202 AD) 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 interpretations of ...
St. Irenaeus (born c. 120/140, Asia Minor—died c. 200/203, probably Lyon; Western feast day June 28; Eastern feast day August 23) was the bishop of Lugdunum (Lyon), Apologist, and leading Christian theologian of the 2nd century.
- Gustaf Wingren
Learn about St. Irenaeus, a priest and bishop who fought against gnosticism and defended the Catholic Faith. Find out his life, writings, feastday, and relics.
Learn about the life, writings, and legacy of Saint Irenaeus, a second-century bishop who defended the faith against Gnostic heresies and wrote the first catechism of the Church. Find out how he was a disciple of Polycarp, a student of John the Apostle, and a Doctor of the Church.
Jun 17, 2019 · Early Modern. Modern. Irenaeus of Lyon. Passionate Apologist to the Gnostics. Image: Stained glass image of Irenaeus of Lyon, by Lucien Bégule / Photo by Gérald Gambier. In A.D. 177, the...
Learn about the life and legacy of St. Irenaeus, a 3rd century disciple of St. Polycarp and St. John the Apostle. He defended the faith against heresy, evangelised the barbarian tribes, and wrote Against Heresies and The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching.
Learn about the life and writings of St. Irenaeus, a second-century bishop and theologian who refuted Gnosticism and defended the Catholic faith. Find out how he was influenced by St. Polycarp, St. Paul, and St. John, and how he mediated between Pope Victor and the Quartodecimans.
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