Ignatius of Antioch

late 1st/early 2nd century Christian author and Patriarch of Antioch
Person human Q44170
Ignatius of Antioch
Authors of Menologion of Basil II (circa 985 AC, Constantinople), Byzantine manuscript illuminators[1]: Pantoleon with Georgios, Michael the Younger, Michael of Blachernae, Symeon, Symeon of Blacherna · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Summary

Ignatius of Antioch was born on 35[1] in Roman Syria[2]. He died on 108[3] in Rome[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and presbyter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,826 views/month, #5,814 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
  • Field of work: administration and management of the church[10], theology[11]
  • Position held: bishop[12], Patriarch of Antioch[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Part of: Church Fathers[16]
  • Commons category: Ignatius of Antioch[17]
  • Canonization status: hieromartyr[18], saint[19]
  • Honorific prefix: Church Fathers[20]
  • Given name: Ignatius[21]
  • Pseudonym: svatý Ignác Bohonosec[22], svatý Theophoros[23]
  • Feast day: December 20[24], February 17[25]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Ignatius of Antioch[26]
  • Student of: John the Evangelist[27]
  • Manner of death: capital punishment[28]
  • Described by source: De viris illustribus[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], The Catholic Encyclopedia[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[33], undetermined language[34]
  • Commons Creator page: Ignatius of Antioch[35]
  • Name in native language: Ιγνάτιος ο Θεοφόρος[36]
  • Time period: Roman Empire[37]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Ignatius of Antioch include Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella[38], a church building[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1622[41].

Why It Matters

Ignatius of Antioch has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians[44], a written work[45]; Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans[46], a written work[47]; Epistle to the Magnesians[48], a written work[49]; Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans[50], a written work[51]; Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp[52], a written work[53]; and Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians[54], a written work[55]. Entities named for him include Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella[38], a church building[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1622[41].

FAQs

Where was Ignatius of Antioch born?

Ignatius of Antioch's place of birth was Roman Syria[2].

Where did Ignatius of Antioch die?

Ignatius of Antioch passed away in Rome[4].

What did Ignatius of Antioch do for work?

Ignatius of Antioch worked as a theologian[5] and presbyter[6].

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  7. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [1] ↑ . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  32. [33] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17w ago · Putnik · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 18w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 20w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → De viris illustribus, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +1
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  11. 21w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, presbyter
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  15. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'el', 'text': 'Ιγνάτιος ο Θεοφόρος'}
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