The Martyrs of the Early Church

Saint Irenaeus of Lyons c. AD 202

Hieromartyr & Theologian

Commemorated

August 23

Lived

c. AD 202

Bishop of Lyons and disciple of Polycarp, whose “Against Heresies” defended the apostolic faith and traced it through the succession of bishops.

Holy Irenaeus of Lyons, pray to God for us.