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

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2025

"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

“I do believe that I’ve seen him about,” Ignatius said and looked out the back door.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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