Saint Ignatius of Antioch (1st and early 2nd century), a direct disciple of Saint John and Saint Paul and successor of Saint Peter in the bishopric of Antioch. Under the rule of Emperor Trajan, he was sentenced to death in the circus, where he was devoured by wild beasts.

He has always been regarded from the earliest Christian Church as a figure of authority, making this work an invaluable source to firsthand understanding of Christian doctrine from its inception.

This work consists of letters written during his captivity en route to Rome to various Christian communities. In them, the Apostolic Father offers masterful explanations to different churches on topics such as the nature of Christ, ecclesiastical unity and authority (warning against heresies and Judaizers), the Holy Eucharist, defense of the Virginity of Mary, martyrdom, among others.

The Epistles of St. Ignatius of Antioch

St. Ignatius of Antioch

Saint Ignatius of Antioch (1st and early 2nd century), a direct disciple of Saint John and Saint Paul and successor of Saint Peter in the bishopric of Antioch. Under the rule of Emperor Trajan, he was sentenced to death in the circus, where he was devoured by wild beasts.

He has always been regarded from the earliest Christian Church as a figure of authority, making this work an invaluable source to firsthand understanding of Christian doctrine from its inception.

This work consists of letters written during his captivity en route to Rome to various Christian communities. In them, the Apostolic Father offers masterful explanations to different churches on topics such as the nature of Christ, ecclesiastical unity and authority (warning against heresies and Judaizers), the Holy Eucharist, defense of the Virginity of Mary, martyrdom, among others.