I prefer death in Christ Jesus to power over the farthest limits of the earth. He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for our sakes is my one desire. Ignatius of Antioch christdeathdesire Change image and share on social
Only let it be in the name of Jesus Christ, that I may suffer together with Him! I endure everything because He Himself, Who is perfect man, empowers me. Ignatius of Antioch christempowerendure Change image and share on social
Now I begin to be a disciple... Let fire and cross, flocks of beasts, broken bones, dismemberment... come upon me, so long as I attain to Jesus Christ. Ignatius of Antioch attainbeastbegin Change image and share on social
Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God, that it tend not to our condemnation. Ignatius of Antioch condemnationfeargod Change image and share on social
Nothing is more precious than peace, by which all war, both in Heaven and Earth, is brought to an end. Ignatius of Antioch bringearthend Change image and share on social
I am God's wheat, and I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts, that I may become the pure bread of Christ. Ignatius of Antioch beastbreadchrist Change image and share on social
Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when you assemble frequently in the same place, the powers of Satan are destroyed, and the destruction at which he aims is prevented by the unity of your faith. Ignatius of Antioch aimassembledestroy share on social
Pray to Christ for me that the animals will be the means of making me a sacrificial victim for God. Ignatius of Antioch animalchristgod Change image and share on social
You must all follow the lead of the bishop, as Jesus Christ followed that of the Father; follow the presbytery as you would the Apostles; reverence the deacons as you would God's commandment. Ignatius of Antioch apostlebishopchrist Change image and share on social
Even the heavenly powers and the angels in their splendor and the principalities, both visible and invisible, must either believe in the Blood of Christ, or else face damnation. Ignatius of Antioch angelbloodchrist Change image and share on social