c. 90 – 155 AD

Ignatius of Antioch

c. 35 – 108 AD

Antioch, Syria (modern Antakya)

Overview

Bishop arrested and transported to Rome for execution. Wrote seven letters on the way emphasizing the authority of the bishop.

The first writer to use the term "Catholic Church" (katholike ekklesia).

To the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, Smyrnaeans, and to Polycarp.

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The immediate successors to the Apostles, focused on survival, unity, and establishing authority.

4 Church Fathers in this era

Part of The Apostolic Fathers