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Church History
Ignatius of Antioch is an important early church figure for a number of reasons. His surname was Theophorus meaning "God-bearer" (EWTN, 2011). Many believe that he was most likely to converted by St. John who was known as the Evangelist. Not much is known of his early life, however (EWTN, 2011). In fact, since Peter as well as Paul planted the church in Antioch, one can believe that Ignatius was to succeed that of Evodius who was the bishop of that particular city at that time in history (EWTN, 2011). Furthermore, "Ignatius retained the office for forty years, proving himself in every way an exemplary pastor" (EWTN, 2011).
When Domitian reigned from 81-96, Ignatius was courageous by constantly preaching, fasting and praying with those in his congregation (EWTN, 2011). Once Domitian died, persecution ceased for at least 15 months during the reign of Nerva (EWTN, 2011). Furthermore, many were martyred when Trajan came to power (EWTN, 2011). He believed that Christians should die and to not endure punishment. One of them that died during this time was St. Ignatius (EWTN, 2011). This was because many refused to worship...
Ignatius believed that the Eucharist is so important to the Christian faith. When he said that it is the "medicine of immortality," this is worth noting. For example, the Eucharist is considered sacred because of it representing Christ's death, burial and resurrection, which a person is to take seriously. However, anyone who does not take part in it that is a believer, he or she will face death eternally, rather than experience live everlasting with Christ. Someone who later learns of this, the individual will face a terrible time by not having Jesus in one's life as well as the possibility not having a good time in eternity. This is significant because no one wants to live this way no matter what choices were made while alive on the earth (Romanides, 2011).
For example, the medicine aspect is the unleavened bread and the juice or wine is the blood that Christ shed for all mankind. These are healing aspects to a person's soul. Many use the Bible text that "by his stripes we are healed" to prove this…
References
EWTN. (2011). Saint Ignatius of Antioch Bishop, Martyr C. 117. Retrieved June 9, 2011, from Eternal World Television Network: http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/ignatius.htm.
New Advent. (2009). The epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans. Retrieved June 9, 2011, from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0109.htm.
Romanides, J.S. (2011). The ecclesiology of st. Ignatius of Antioch . Retrieved June 9, 2011, from Romanity: http://www.romanity.org/htm/rom.11.en.the_ecclesiology_of_st._ignatius_of_antioch.01.htm.
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