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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.
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.
Information on Ignatius of Antioch. William R. Schoedel comments on the recensions of Ignatius (The Anchor Bible Dictionary, v. 3, p. 384-385):Eusebius (Hist. Eccl. 3.36) places Ignatius' martyrdom in the reign of Trajan (A.D. 98-117), and a date in the second half of Trajan's reign or somewhat later seems to fit the picture of the conditions reflected in the letters.
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 triple honor of apostle, bishop, and martyr was well merited by this energetic soldier of the Faith. An enthusiastic devotion to duty, a passionate love of sacrifice, and an utter fearlessness in the defense of Christian truth, were his chief characteristics.
Apr 5, 2024 · St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr in Rome - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News. 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.
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 ...
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