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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Ignatius of Antioch

Summary

Ignatius of Antioch is a human[1]. Born in Roman Syria[2], he… he was born on 35[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on 108[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and presbyter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,135 views/month, #5,814 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Roman Syria[2], Ignatius of Antioch…
  • Ignatius of Antioch died in Rome[4].
  • Ignatius of Antioch was born on 35[3].
  • Ignatius of Antioch died on 108[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[9].
  • Ignatius of Antioch held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Ignatius of Antioch worked as a theologian[6].
  • Ignatius of Antioch worked as a presbyter[7].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's field of work was administration and management of the church[11].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's field of work was theology[12].
  • Ignatius of Antioch held the position of bishop[13].
  • Ignatius of Antioch held the position of Patriarch of Antioch[14].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].
  • Ignatius of Antioch is recorded as male[16].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ignatius of Antioch is part of Church Fathers[18].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's Commons category is recorded as Ignatius of Antioch[19].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's canonization status is recorded as hieromartyr[20].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's canonization status is recorded as saint[21].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's honorific prefix is recorded as Church Fathers[22].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's given name is recorded as Ignatius[23].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's pseudonym is recorded as svatý Ignác Bohonosec[24].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's pseudonym is recorded as svatý Theophoros[25].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's feast day is recorded as December 20[26].
  • Ignatius of Antioch's feast day is recorded as February 17[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Roman Syria[2], Ignatius of Antioch… he was born on 35[3].

Education

Ignatius of Antioch studied under John the Evangelist[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and presbyter[7]. Fields of work include administration and management of the church[11] and theology[12], an academic discipline[29]. Positions held include bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[30] and Patriarch of Antioch[14], a position[31].

Personal Life

Ignatius of Antioch's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].

Death and Burial

Ignatius of Antioch died on 108[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ignatius of Antioch include Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella[32], a church building[33], in Italy[34], founded in 1622[35].

Why It Matters

Ignatius of Antioch ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,135 views/month, #5,814 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans[38], a written work[39]; Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans[40], a written work[41]; Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians[42], a written work[43]; Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians[44], a written work[45]; Epistle to the Magnesians[46], a written work[47]; and Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp[48], a written work[49]. Entities named for him include Sant'Ignazio all'Olivella[32], a church building[33], in Italy[34], founded in 1622[35].

FAQs

Where was Ignatius of Antioch born?

Born in Roman Syria[2], Ignatius of Antioch…

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 theologian[6] and presbyter[7].

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  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Putnik · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 4w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, presbyter
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  10. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 7w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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