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Ignatius

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Ig·na·tius  (g-nshs), Saint Died c. a.d. 110.
Bishop of Antioch noted especially for his epistles. He was martyred during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan.

Ignatius [ɪgˈneɪʃɪəs]
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(Biographies / Ignatius, Saint (death date: ?110 ad) M, Syrian, RELIGION: clergyman, RELIGION: martyr, RELIGION: saint) Saint, surnamed Theophorus. died ?110 ad, bishop of Antioch. His seven letters, written on his way to his martyrdom in Rome, give valuable insight into the early Christian Church. Feast day: Oct. 17 or Dec. 17 or 20
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Noun1.Ignatius - bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)Ignatius - bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
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Ignatius [ɪgˈneɪʃəs] NIgnacio, Íñigo


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said Ignatius Wetzel, eying Mercy sternly through his spectacles.
The devoted man patiently submitted to a formidable essay, father Ignatius was deputed to make in order to convert him to the true faith.
 
 
 
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