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St. Ignatius Theophorus, Bishop of Antioch

I/II Centuries
Ignatius is traditionally said to have been one of the little children whom Jesus bade the Apostles imitate. There is little doubt that he was indeed a disciple of the Twelve: his name is linked especially with those of John, Paul, and Peter. (He is listed as the second successor to Peter in the see of Antioch.) Around 107, during Trajan's persecution, he was taken to Rome and sent to his death in the arena.
Numerous letters have been attributed to Ignatius, and at least seven are authentic. These have sufficed to establish "the Godbearer," as Ignatius is traditionally styled, in the front rank of early Christian theologians. His remarkably developed eucharistic ecclesiology, emphasizing the bishop's central role in the community, has drawn particular comment from modern writers.
Norman Hugh Redington

ABOUT:
- Timothy J. Horner: Ignatius of Antioch. --- ECOLE
- The Martyrdom of Ignatius: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
WORKS:
- First Epistle to the Ephesians:
  
  Long Greek version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
- Second Epistle to the Ephesians:
  - Syrian version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
- Third Epistle to the Ephesians:
  - Syrian version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
- Epistle to the Magnesians:
  - Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Hoole translation. --- SPL
- Epistle to the Trallians:
  - Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Hoole translation. --- SPL
- Epistle to the Romans:
  - Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
- Epistle to the Philadelplhians:
  - Short version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- NA
  - Long version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- NA
  - Hoole translation. --- SPL
- Epistle to the Smyrnæans:
  - Short version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- NA
  - Long version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- NA
  - Hoole translation. --- SPL
- Epistle to St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna:
  - Short Greek version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- NA
  - Long Greek version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- NA
  - Syrian version. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
- Works of disputed authorship: [READ WITH CAUTION]
  - Epistle to the Tarsians: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Epistle to the Antiochians: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Epistle to Hero of Antioch: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Epistle to the Philippians: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Epistle to Maria the Proselyte: See also Maria's original letter. Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - First Epistle to John the Evangelist: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Second Epistle to John the Evangelist: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
  - Correspondence with the Blessed Virgin Mary: Roberts-Donaldson translation, 1885. --- CCEL
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