Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God. Ignatius of Antioch commanddeacongod Change image and share on social
Let no rank puff up anyone; for faith and love are paramount - the greatest blessings in the world. Ignatius of Antioch blessingfaithgreat Change image and share on social
It is outrageous to utter the name of Jesus Christ and live in Judaism. Ignatius of Antioch christjesusjudaism Change image and share on social
Let not then any one deceive you, as indeed you are not deceived, inasmuch as you are wholly devoted to God. Ignatius of Antioch deceivedevotegod Change image and share on social
I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him I love who rose again because of us. Ignatius of Antioch christdieearth Change image and share on social
Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be, even as wheresoever Christ Jesus is, there is the catholic church. Ignatius of Antioch appearbishopcatholic Change image and share on social
May nothing entice me till I happily make my way to Jesus Christ! Fire, cross, struggles with wild beasts, wrenching of bones, mangling of limbs - let them come to me, provided only I make my way to Jesus Christ. Ignatius of Antioch beastbonechrist share on social
I am writing to all the churches to let it be known that I will gladly die for God if only you do not stand in my way... Let me be food for the wild beasts, for they are my way to God. Ignatius of Antioch beastchurchdie Change image and share on social
I have no taste for corruptible food nor for the pleasures of this life. I desire the Bread of God, which is the Flesh of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David, and for drink I desire His Blood, which is love incorruptible. Ignatius of Antioch bloodbreadchrist share on social
I have many deep thoughts in God, but I take my own measure, lest I perish by boasting... For I myself, though I am in chains and can comprehend heavenly things, the ranks of the angels and the hierarchy of principalities, things visible and invisible, for all this I am not yet a disciple. Ignatius of Antioch angelboastchain share on social