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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.
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The first writer to use the term "Catholic Church" (katholike ekklesia).
Major Writings
The Seven Epistles
To the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, Smyrnaeans, and to Polycarp.
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The Apostolic Fathers
The immediate successors to the Apostles, focused on survival, unity, and establishing authority.
4 Church Fathers in this era
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