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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.
- surrounded by lions or in chains
- Church in eastern Mediterranean; Church in North Africa
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. He was apparently eager to counteract the ...
Aug 3, 2022 · Learn about Ignatius of Antioch, one of the early Christian martyrs and disciples of John and Peter. Discover his teachings, letters, and how he died for his faith in Rome.
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Dec 23, 2018 · Ignatius of Antioch was a second-century Christian bishop and martyr who wrote seven letters on his way to Rome. He was executed by wild beasts in 110 CE and became a model of faith and courage for later Christians.
Jul 20, 2016 · Ignatius of Antioch. Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P. (CC BY-NC-ND) One such ancient church leader was Ignatius of Antioch (35–108 CE), a student of the Apostle John, the bishop of Antioch, the self–proclaimed "bearer of God " (Gonzalez, 51), and an eventual martyr for the faith. Though little is known about the charges for which he was condemned, on ...
But Antioch was also home to some religious debates, and while Ignatius denounced division as "the beginning of evil," the bishop engaged in debate with tenacity. To the Magnesian church (near ...
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Learn about the life, martyrdom, and writings of St. Ignatius, the third Bishop of Antioch and a disciple of St. John. He was a courageous and eloquent defender of the faith who inspired the Churches of Asia Minor with his letters.
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