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Ignatius

American  
[ig-ney-shuhs] / ɪgˈneɪ ʃəs /

noun

  1. Saint Ignatius Theophorus, a.d. c40–107?, bishop of Antioch and Apostolic Father.

  2. Saint Nicetas, a.d. 799?–878, patriarch of Constantinople 846–858, 867–878.


Ignatius British  
/ ɪɡˈneɪʃɪəs /

noun

  1. 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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In The Washington Post, David Ignatius wrote that what the Israelis have dubbed "Operation Summit of Fire" came despite US and Israeli assurances that Hamas leaders would not be targeted in Qatar.

From BBC

“They are choosing the cannabis industry over children and youth,” said Mary Ignatius, executive director of Parent Voices California, which represents parents receiving state subsidies to help pay for child care.

From Los Angeles Times

He was head coach at St. Ignatius in Cleveland and has experience working at the college level.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

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

From Seattle Times