Ignatius of Antioch
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Most Influential Person Across History
Late 1st/early 2nd century Christian author and Patriarch of Antioch
Why Is Ignatius of Antioch Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Ignatius of Antioch , also known as Ignatius Theophorus , was an early Christian writer and Patriarch of Antioch. While en route to Rome, where he met his martyrdom, Ignatius wrote a series of letters. This correspondence forms a central part of a later collection of works by the Apostolic Fathers. He is considered one of the three most important of these, together with Clement of Rome and Polycarp. His letters also serve as an example of early Christian theology, and address important topics including ecclesiology, the sacraments, and the role of bishops.
