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“He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for our sakes is my one desire.”

Quote by Ignatius of Antioch

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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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