Saint Ignatius of Constantinople
Also known as: Ignatios; Nicetas
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 23
Died
October 23, 877
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Ignatius of Constantinople, also known as Ignatios and Nicetas, was born around 799 in Constantinople. He was the son of Byzantine emperor Michael I. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he received a good education and was exposed to the political intrigues of the Byzantine court from an early age....