Questions tagged [ignatius-of-antioch]
An Apostolic Father, student of John the Apostle, and martyr
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How do non-episcopal Protestants respond to St. Ignatius who says you need a Deacon, Priest, and Bishop for a Church?
St. Ignatius of Antioch, an early Martyr with connection to the apostles, wrote that a Deacon, Priest, and Bishop were needed for the Church:
“See that ye all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ ...
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What is the basis for the belief that Ignatius of Antioch knew the Apostle John?
What is the basis for the belief that Ignatius of Antioch knew the Apostle John?
This seems to be a traditional belief. For example, The Catholic Encyclopedia entry from 1910 says
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Who first coined the term "Christian"?
It is correct that the term "Christian" was first used in Antioch, but not coined by just someone who made up nicknames.
Is it possible that St. Ignatius, the 3rd Bishop of Antioch coined this term?
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How do those against the traditional monepiscopacy deal with Ignatius of Antioch?
It's often claimed that 'Ignatius is the first to believe in the monepiscopacy' (that a bishop runs a church region with the assistance of presbyters/elders) or that 'churches were simply run by a ...
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Ignatius of Antioch: Christophoros or Theophorus?
I have recently being reading into some history of early Christians. I came across a reference to Ignatius of Antioch in the book "Revelations: Visions, Prophecy & Politics in the Book of ...
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What is the evidence that Ignatius of Antioch was ordained by the Apostles?
What evidence do we possess today indicating that Ignatius of Antioch was ordained by the Apostles?
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Why First Epistle to St. John by St. Ignatius of Antioch is considered to be spurious?
Why First Epistle to St. John by St. Ignatius of Antioch is considered to be spurious? Were there any valid reasons put forth to consider it as spurious? The wiki page and this Catholic source only ...
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What kind of ecclesiastical structure did Ignatius of Antioch discuss in his epistles?
There are approximately seven "genuine" epistles attributed to Ignatius of Antioch. I'm curious to know what kind of ecclesiastical structure he mentions in his epistles. If he discussed it, in what ...
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