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The Epistles of Ignatius and Polycarp

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Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch, born around the 1st century and died in 107 AD, was an early Christian apostle and theologian. His life is mainly recorded in his letters to the church of Antioch, where he expressed his firm faith and loyalty to the church. Ignatius was exiled to Beirut by the Roman Empire and was eventually martyred there. more

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