Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Also known as: God-Bearer; Theophoros
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 17
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Bearer of God), was a pivotal early Christian leader and martyr. Born in Antioch, Syria, he embraced Christianity and succeeded Saint Peter the Apostle as Bishop of Antioch during the reign of Emperor Domitian, a period marked by severe persecution....
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