The Martyrs of the Early Church

Saint Ignatius of Antioch c. AD 107

Hieromartyr, the God-bearer

Commemorated

December 20

Lived

c. AD 107

Bishop of Antioch and disciple of the apostles, who wrote seven letters on the Church and her unity while being led to the lions of Rome — “the wheat of God.”

Holy Ignatius of Antioch, pray to God for us.