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Ignatius of Antioch ( / ɪɡˈneɪʃəs /; Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, translit. Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140 AD), [2] [3] [7] [8] [9] also known as Ignatius Theophorus ( Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and Patriarch of Antioch.
Jun 12, 2024 · 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.
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.
- Lancelot Tucker
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.
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.
Learn about the life, letters, and martyrdom of St. Ignatius, the third Bishop of Antioch and a disciple of St. John. Find out how he faced the persecution of Domitian and inspired the Churches of Asia Minor and Rome.
A collection of letters attributed to Ignatius, a second-century bishop of Antioch, who was martyred in Rome. Learn about the authenticity, dating, and significance of his writings, and read translations of his epistles in English and other languages.
