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Ignatius of Antioch (/ ɪ ɡ ˈ n eɪ ʃ ə s /; Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, translit. Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140 AD), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and Patriarch of Antioch.
St. Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 110, Rome; Western feast day October 17; Eastern feast day December 20) was the bishop of Antioch, Syria (now in Turkey), known mainly from seven highly regarded letters that he wrote during a trip to Rome, as a prisoner condemned to be executed for his beliefs.
Dec 23, 2018 · Updated on December 23, 2018. Ignatius of Antioch (ca 50–ca 110 CE) was an early Christian martyr and an important figure in the early Christian church. He was an "apostolic father," which means he had direct contact with Christ's apostles and the second or third Christian bishop at Antioch in Syria. Ignatius is best known for a series of ...
Aug 3, 2022 · Who Was Ignatius of Antioch? Ignatius of Antioch had the distinction of being one of the Christians discipled by St. John, and of being one of the early martyred Christians. What can we learn from his short but dramatic life? Lancelot Tucker. Freelance writer. Updated Aug 03, 2022.
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 ...
2 days ago · Presto. St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr in Rome. 17 October. St. Ignatius of Antioch, 17th century. A precious link to the Apostles. For the Christians of the first and early second centuries, Christianity was like an explosion of light not only in the world but in their lives.
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.
The character of St. Ignatius, as deduced from his own and the extant writings of his contemporaries, is that of a true athlete of Christ. The triple honor of apostle, bishop, and martyr was well merited by this energetic soldier of the Faith.
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.
Contents. Home Philosophy & Religion Religious Personages & Scholars Saints & Popes. Martyrdom as union with 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.
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