Persons

Persons mentioned in this book, with short notes and back-links to every occurrence.

St Ignatius of Antioch

Bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father (c. 35–c. 108), martyred in Rome; author of seven letters written en route to martyrdom, foundational texts on the Eucharist, episcopacy, and Christian unity. Also known as Theophoros (the God-bearer). Feast day 17 October (West) / 29 January (East).

Mentioned in: Greeting.

Persons and Places

Persons and places mentioned in this book, with short notes and back-links to every occurrence.

Persons

David

King of Israel (c. 1010–970 BC), traditional author of the Psalms; a central figure of Old Testament typology in patristic exegesis.

Mentioned in: Chapter 11 (2).

St Ignatius of Antioch

Bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father (c. 35–c. 108), martyred in Rome; author of seven letters written en route to martyrdom, foundational texts on the Eucharist, episcopacy, and Christian unity. Also known as Theophoros (the God-bearer). Feast day 17 October (West) / 29 January (East).

Mentioned in: Greeting.

Places

Smyrna

Ancient port city on the Aegean coast of Asia Minor (modern İzmir, Turkey); seat of St Polycarp’s bishopric and one of the seven churches addressed in the Apocalypse (Rev 2:8).

Mentioned in: Chapter 14 (1).

Persons and Places

Persons and places mentioned in this book, with short notes and back-links to every occurrence.

Persons

St Ignatius of Antioch

Bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father (c. 35–c. 108), martyred in Rome; author of seven letters written en route to martyrdom, foundational texts on the Eucharist, episcopacy, and Christian unity. Also known as Theophoros (the God-bearer). Feast day 17 October (West) / 29 January (East).

Mentioned in: Greeting.

Places

Smyrna

Ancient port city on the Aegean coast of Asia Minor (modern İzmir, Turkey); seat of St Polycarp’s bishopric and one of the seven churches addressed in the Apocalypse (Rev 2:8).

Mentioned in: Chapter 12 (1).

Persons and Places

Persons and places mentioned in this book, with short notes and back-links to every occurrence.

Persons

David

King of Israel (c. 1010–970 BC), traditional author of the Psalms; a central figure of Old Testament typology in patristic exegesis.

Mentioned in: Chapter 7 (4).

St Ignatius of Antioch

Bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father (c. 35–c. 108), martyred in Rome; author of seven letters written en route to martyrdom, foundational texts on the Eucharist, episcopacy, and Christian unity. Also known as Theophoros (the God-bearer). Feast day 17 October (West) / 29 January (East).

Mentioned in: Greeting.

Places

Rome

Capital of the Roman Empire and seat of the ancient western patriarchate; site of the martyrdoms of Sts Peter and Paul and of Ignatius of Antioch.

Mentioned in: Chapter 5 (1).

Smyrna

Ancient port city on the Aegean coast of Asia Minor (modern İzmir, Turkey); seat of St Polycarp’s bishopric and one of the seven churches addressed in the Apocalypse (Rev 2:8).

Mentioned in: Chapter 10 (1).

Persons

Persons mentioned in this book, with short notes and back-links to every occurrence.

St Ignatius of Antioch

Bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father (c. 35–c. 108), martyred in Rome; author of seven letters written en route to martyrdom, foundational texts on the Eucharist, episcopacy, and Christian unity. Also known as Theophoros (the God-bearer). Feast day 17 October (West) / 29 January (East).

Mentioned in: Greeting.

St Polycarp of Smyrna

Bishop of Smyrna and Apostolic Father (c. 69–c. 155), disciple of St John the Apostle; author of the Letter to the Philippians; martyred by fire and sword. Feast day 23 February.

Mentioned in: 8. Letters to the Churches and Greetings (4).