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Eusebius — Church History, Constantine & Oration • SECTION 97

Chapter XXXIV.--Evarestus, the Fourth Bishop of the Church of Rome.

[909] Eusebius follows what was undoubtedly the oldest tradition in making Evodius the first bishop of Antioch, and Ignatius the second (see above, chap. 22, note 2). Granting the genuineness of the shorter Greek recension …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 98

Chapter I.--Desire of Ignatius for martyrdom.

[1395] He published an edition of Ignatius, Oxford, 1709. [1396] [A most remarkable statement. "References" may surely be traced, at least in Eusebius (iii. 36) and Irenæus (Adv. Hæres. v. 28), if not in Jerome …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 36

Chapter XXI.--The date of the martyrdom.

Ignatius Introductory Note to the Epistles of Ignatius [a.d. 30-107.] The seductive myth which represents this Father as the little child whom the Lord placed in the midst of his apostles (St. Matt …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 83

Chapter VI.

… They bear unwilling testimony to the absence of genuine evidence in favour of their assumptions.] The Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Tarsus …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 97

Chapter I.--Acknowledgment of her excellence and wisdom.

… and editions seem with propriety to omit this word. [1386] Literally, "a nature of angelic purity is allied to human nature." A Second Epistle of Ignatius to St. John. His friend [1387] Ignatius to John …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 80

Chapter VI.

… in the Greek that are represented in the Syriac. [1131] The inscription varies in each of the three Syriac mss., being in the first, "The Epistle of my lord Ignatius, the bishop;" in the second …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 30

Chapter XII.--Exhortation to various graces.

… Any [414] more certain information you may have obtained respecting both Ignatius himself, and those that were [415] with him, have the goodness to make known [416] to us. [411] Comp. Ep. of Ignatius to …

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Chrysostom — Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises & Homilies • SECTION 49

INTRODUCTION TO THE HOMILIES ON S. IGNATIUS AND S. BABYLAS.

… There is really very little known about Ignatius beyond the fact that he was Bishop of Antioch, and suffered martyrdom at Rome in the reign of Trajan about the year 110 a.d.: being torn …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 99

Chapter III.--Ignatius sails to Smyrna.

Chapter III.--Ignatius sails to Smyrna. Wherefore, with great alacrity and joy, through his desire to suffer, he came down from Antioch to Seleucia, from which place he set sail. And after a great deal …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 62

Chapter IX.--Pray for the church in Syria.

… 8, 9. [875] Some refer this to the jurisdiction of Ignatius. [876] i.e., the outward road he had to travel. [877] Or, "have sent me forward;" comp. Tit. iii. 13. Chapter X.--Conclusion. Now …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 77

Chapter VI.--The duties of the Christian flock.

… May I have joy of you for ever! [1108] [1099] As this Epistle, though sent to the bishop, was meant to be read to the people, Ignatius here directly addresses them. [1100] Comp. chap. ii …

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Eusebius — Church History, Constantine & Oration • SECTION 96

Chapter XXXIV.--Evarestus, the Fourth Bishop of the Church of Rome.

… Chapter XXXVI.--Ignatius and His Epistles. 1. At that time Polycarp, [906] a disciple of the apostles, was a man of eminence in Asia, having been entrusted with the episcopate of the church of Smyrna …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 74

Chapter XIII.--Conclusion.

… of me." [973] Literally, "holy-bearing." [974] Literally, "holy-bearing." The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Shorter and Longer Versions Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnæans …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 96

Chapter III.--Examples of youthful devotedness.

… Pray, blessed shepherd, that I may be in health as respects God. [1373] Literally, "to trace up." [1374] Literally, "measure" or "limits." The Epistle of Ignatius to Mary at Neapolis, Near Zarbus. Ignatius, who is …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 95

Chapter XIV.--Farewells and cautions.

… The Epistle of Maria the Proselyte to Ignatius Mary of Cassobelæ to Ignatius [1354] Maria, a proselyte of Jesus Christ, to Ignatius Theophorus, most blessed bishop of the apostolic Church which is at Antioch, beloved …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 46

Chapter XX.--Promise of another letter.

… Church." [489] Some read, as in the shorter recension, "grace." The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians Shorter and Longer Versions Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the [Church] blessed in the grace of …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 100

Chapter VI.--Ignatius is devoured by the beasts at Rome.

Chapter VI.--Ignatius is devoured by the beasts at Rome. They pushed forth therefore from the place which is called Portus; [1425] and (the [1426] fame of all relating to the holy martyr being already …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 52

Chapter XV.--Salutations.

… The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians Shorter and Longer Versions Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the holy Church which is at Tralles, in Asia, beloved of God, the Father of Jesus Christ …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 78

Chapter VIII.--Let other churches also send to Antioch.

… The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp [1131] Ignatius, who is [also called] Theophorus, to Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, or rather, who has as his own bishop God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ: [wishes …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 68

Chapter XI.--Thanks and salutation.

… The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnæans Shorter and Longer Versions. Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church of God the Father, and of the beloved Jesus Christ, which has through mercy obtained …

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The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr & Irenaeus • SECTION 57

Chapter XII.--Continue in unity and love.

… 732] Either, "as an apostle," or, "in the apostolic form." The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans Shorter and Longer Versions Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which has obtained mercy, through …

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Eusebius — Church History, Constantine & Oration • SECTION 118

[1148] See Rom. xiii. 1 sq., 1 Pet. ii. 13 sq.

… Moreover, we learn from Ignatius, ad Smyr. 13, and ad Polyc. VIII., that Alce was a well-known Christian in Smyrna at the time Ignatius wrote his epistles. The use of the name at this …

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The Seven Ecumenical Councils • SECTION 73

Canon XXIII.

… Excursus on the Minor Orders of the Early Church. (Lightfoot, Apostolic Fathers, Ignatius, Vol. I., p. 258.) Some of these lower orders, the subdeacons, readers, door-keepers, and exorcists, are mentioned in the celebrated letter …

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