St. Ignatius of Antioch | Men's Group

Study of St. Ignatius of Antioch, his pastoral letters, and his witness to Christ, church unity, and martyrdom.

St. Ignatius of Antioch
Primary session handout for guided discussion and follow-up reading.

Church Father Writings

Epistle to the Ephesians (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Epistle to the Magnesians (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Epistle to the Trallians (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Epistle to the Romans (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Epistle to the Philadelphians (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Epistle to the Smyrnaeans (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Epistle to St. Polycarp (St. Ignatius)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.

Session Focus

This session examines St. Ignatius of Antioch as an early witness to apostolic teaching, ecclesial unity, and faithful endurance in suffering.

Reading Highlights

Key attention is given to Ignatius on the person of Christ, pastoral authority, unity in the Church, and preparation for martyrdom in his seven letters.

Follow-Up

Work through the session handout, then read through the seven Ignatian letters.

Study Materials

Church Father Writings

Session Focus

Reading Highlights

Follow-Up