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
Antioch; d.
110
Writings
Letter to
Ephesians; Letter to Magnesians;
Letter to Tralles; Letter to Philadelphians;
Letter to Smyrnans; Letter to Polycarp
Letter to Tralles; Letter to Philadelphians;
Letter to Smyrnans; Letter to Polycarp
of Smryna; Letter to Romans
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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