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Ignatius of Antioch

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Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch (; Ancient Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, romanized: Ignátios Antiokheías; died c. 108/140), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Ἰγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, 'the God-bearing'), was an early Christian writer and Patriarch of Antioch. While en route to Rome, where he met his martyrdom, Ignatius wrote a series of letters. This correspondence forms a central part of a later collection of works by the Apostolic Fathers. He is considered one of the three most important of these, together with Clement of Rome and Polycarp. Although the authenticity of his letters has been questioned, they continue to serve as an example of early Christian theology, and address important topics including ecclesiology, the sacraments, and the role of bishops.

Infobox

Born
Province of Syria, Roman Empire
Died
Eusebius: c. 108 Pervo: 135–140 Barnes: AD 140sRome, Roman Empire
Venerated in
Catholic ChurchEastern Orthodox ChurchOriental OrthodoxyChurch of the EastAnglican CommunionLutheranism
Canonized
Pre-congregation by John the Apostle (said in later writings)
Major shrine
Basilica of San Clemente, Rome, Italy
Feast
20 December (Eastern Orthodox Church)24 Koiak (martyrdom – Coptic Christianity)7 Epip (commemoration - Coptic Christianity)17 October (Catholic Church, Church of England, Lutheran Churches and Syriac Christianity)1 February (General Roman Calendar, 12th century–1969) Monday after 4th Sunday of Advent (Armenian Apostolic Church)
Attributes
Surrounded by lions or in chains
Patronage
Church in eastern Mediterranean; Church in North Africa

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Preceded byEvodius
Preceded byEvodius
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded byEvodius
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Bishop of Antioch 68–107
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Succeeded byHerodion
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded byEvodius
Bishop of Antioch 68–107
Succeeded byHerodion

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