St. Ignatius of Antioch

1. What is St. Ignatius of Antioch known for?

A) Writing the New Testament.
B) Being an early Christian martyr and Church father.
C) Establishing the city of Antioch.
D) Being the first Pope of Rome.

2. What was the major theme of St. Ignatius' letters?

A) The prophecy of the Apocalypse.
B) Unity of the Church.
C) Mystical experiences.
D) The importance of ritual sacrifice.

3. To which group of believers did St. Ignatius write letters?

A) Roman generals.
B) Christian communities.
C) Jewish scholars.
D) Pagan philosophers.

4. St. Ignatius was the Bishop of which city?

A) Rome.
B) Ephesus.
C) Antioch.
D) Jerusalem.

5. In which document did St. Ignatius emphasize the role of the bishop?

A) The Apostolic Tradition.
B) The Nicene Creed.
C) The Didache.
D) The letters to various churches.

6. What did Ignatius say about heresy?

A) It threatens the unity of the Church.
B) It is a natural state.
C) It should be ignored.
D) It is a path to wisdom.

7. What does the term 'Ignatian' often refer to?

A) A musical genre.
B) A form of monasticism.
C) The spirituality and teachings of St. Ignatius.
D) A style of church architecture.

8. Who was St. Ignatius' contemporary and fellow church leader?

A) Justin Martyr.
B) Irenaeus of Lyons.
C) Clement of Alexandria.
D) Polycarp of Smyrna.

9. Ignatius’ letters were written during his journey to which city?

A) Antioch.
B) Rome.
C) Jerusalem.
D) Constantinople.

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