Ignatius
of Antioch, St.
Personal
Martyr
for the faith
Disciple of John the Evangelist
Condemned to die by wild beasts in Rome
Brought from Antioch to Rome and wrote seven
Disciple of John the Evangelist
Condemned to die by wild beasts in Rome
Brought from Antioch to Rome and wrote seven
letters to churches and individuals along the way
Place and dates
d. 110
Writings
Letter
to Ephesians; Letter to Magnesians;
Letter to Tralles; Letter to Philadelphians;
Letter to Smyrnans; Letter to Romans;
Letter to Tralles; Letter to Philadelphians;
Letter to Smyrnans; Letter to Romans;
Letter
to Polycarp of Smryna
These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed
These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed
summaries of doctrines; and a picture of
Church organization
with bishops, presbyters (elders) and
deacons;
First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term "catholic church"
First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term "catholic church"
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