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Ignatius

American

[ig-ney-shuhs] / ɪgˈneɪ ʃəs /

noun

Saint Ignatius Theophorus, a.d. c40–107?, bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father.
Saint Nicetas, a.d. 799?–878, patriarch of Constantinople 846–858, 867–878.

Ignatius British

/ ɪɡˈneɪʃɪəs /

noun

Saint, surnamed Theophorus. died ?110 _ad , bishop of Antioch. His seven letters, written on his way to his martyrdom in Rome, give valuable insight into the early Christian Church. Feast day: Oct 17 or Dec 17 or 20

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He’s at 92.4% winning face-offs for the 5-1 Cubs, whose only loss came to San Francisco’s St. Ignatius 12-11.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

"The Russians were here for their own benefits and goals," Ignatius Aphrem II tells the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

“He has to appreciate she is charismatic and charming on television in a way he fancies that he is,” Washington Post columnist David Ignatius commented Monday morning on MSNBC.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024

Associated Press writer Ignatius Ssuuna in Kigali, Rwanda contributed to this report.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

“Here she is,” Ignatius said to the office manager through the big leaf of limp lettuce that was hanging from his mouth.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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