Description
Saint Ignatius is known to have been a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist and a contributor to the early ministry of the Church. It is also traditionally believed that he was the “little child” who Jesus used as an example of the humility and faith that forms one to be “the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven” (Mt. 18:2-5). As a man, he became the third bishop of Antioch, following Saints Peter and Paul.
About the year 100 he was arrested and taken on an arduous journey to face trial in Rome, and along the way he wrote several letters (epistles) to various churches. These writings are regarded by the Orthodox Church as among the greatest treasures of the second century Apostolic fathers. These letters are an early witness to the structure of Church government, presenting a threefold hierarchy of bishops, priests (presbyters), and deacons that is still found in the Church today.
St. Ignatius was sentenced to death in the Roman Colosseum, specifically to be eaten by lions. He went joyfully to his death around the year 110, with the name of Jesus on his lips and in his heart.
In his letter to the Romans, Saint Ignatius wrote: "Allow me to become food for the wild beasts, through whose means it will be granted me to reach God. I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of Christ." This icon depicts his willing martyrdom in the arena.
Saint Ignatius is commemorated on December 20.
Icon by the hand of Georgi Chimev.
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December |
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1x1.33 |
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Portrait |
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Available |
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Male |
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Hierarch |
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Martyr |
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Customer Reviews
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Saint Ignatius icon
It’s beautiful. I highly recommend.
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Really great icon!!! ✝️ ☦️
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Icon of Ignatius of Antioch
Well made icon of a martyr and church father.
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Icon of Ignatius of Antioch
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