Ignatius of Antioch

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The fourth-century church historian Eusebius Ignatius wrote that he came after him. Theodore of Sirius states that St. Peter himself ordered the appointment of Ignatius to the historical perspective of Antioch.

Bishop of Antioch

Between 105-106, the Roman emperor Trojan (53 - 117 AD) waged a successful war against the Dacians and Scythians. Thanking his gods for the victory, the Trojans launched a large campaign against the Christian community, especially in Asia Minor, especially the Christians who refused to sacrifice to the gods. While he was in Antioch, the Trojans interviewed Bishop Ignatius, who pleaded guilty and was executed by the Trojans.

Since Ignatius was an important man in the area, the Trojans chained him and sent 10 soldiers to transport him to the coast and to Rome. Once in Rome, Ignatius is demolished by wild animals as part of a 123-day-long celebration. Ignatius' response lamented with joy: "Thank you, O Lord, for honoring me with all my love and for ...

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Antioch was a major port city, perhaps the most efficient route would be entirely by sea. Steven Davis argues that he was not the main object of the soldiers' voyage, and that the Ignatius Circuit route to Rome could only be explained by stating that the various stops in Asia Minor were for other state trade. He suggests that such a scenario also illustrates the relative freedom given by Ignatius on the journey to meet other Christians.

Ignatius writes letter

While in Smyrna, he went to see Ignatius Polycarp (60 - 155 BC), and his old friend is now Smyrna Bishop. Ignatius came to see the churches of Ephesus, Magnesia and Trollless, and Smyrna Ignatius began writing letters to ...

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