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St. Ignatius of Antioch - English
URL: http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/IGNATIUS.htm

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Ignatius of Antioch, surnamed Theophorus, which in Greek means "God-Bearer," was probably a convert and disciple of St. John the Evangelist. We know nothing of his early life. The fourth-century Church historian, Eusebius, says that the Apostles Peter and Paul, who planted the faith in Antioch, left directions that Ignatius should succeed Evodius as bishop of that city; he states further that Ignatius retained the office for forty years, proving himself in every way an exemplary pastor.

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Patron Saints Index: Ignatius of Antioch - English
URL: http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainti05.htm

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Also known as Theophoros; God-Bearer Memorial 17 October Profile Convert from paganism to Christianity. Succeeded Peter as bishop of Antioch, Syria. During the persecution of Trajan, he was ordered taken to Rome to be killed by wild animals. On the way, a journey which took months, he wrote a series of encouraging letters to the churches under his care. First writer to use the term the Catholic Church. Martyr.

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Ignatius of Antioch, Saint. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 - English
URL: http://www.bartleby.com/65/ig/IgnatiusA.html

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d. c.107, bishop of Antioch and Christian martyr, called Theophorus [Gr.,= God-bearer]. He was probably a convert and a disciple of St. John the Evangelist. On his way to Rome to be martyred by the wild beasts of the amphitheater, he wrote the important letters to the churches in Rome and in Asia Minor, and to St. Polycarp.

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Biography: Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr (17 Oct 107) - English
URL: http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/10/17.html

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After the Apostles, Ignatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria. His predecessor, of whom little is known, was named Euodius. Whether he knew any of the Apostles directly is uncertain. Little is known of his life except for the very end of it. Early in the second century (perhaps around 107 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Trajan), he was arrested by the Imperial authorities, condemned to death, and transported to Rome to die in the arena.

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Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. I - English
URL: http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/ANF-01/anf01-38.htm

The Martyrdom of Ignatius.

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series I, Vol. IX - English
URL: http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/NPNF1-09/npnf1-09-19.htm

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Eulogy.

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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Ignatius of Antioch - English
URL: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07644a.htm

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Also called Theophorus (ho Theophoros); born in Syria, around the year 50; died at Rome between 98 and 117.

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