Ignatius

American

[ig-nay-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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Ginova's barrister, Ignatius Hughes KC, said a report from social services described her as "vulnerable" and that she had been exploited.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Despite a late surge orchestrated by quarterback Derek Garcia, Ventura loses to San Francisco St. Ignatius College Prep 42-35 in the CIF state Division 3-AA bowl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 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

Navy warships near the area in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the USS Arleigh Burke and the USS Paul Ignatius.

From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024

“He don’t care about his poor dear mother. Sometimes I think Ignatius wouldn't mind if they did throw me in jail. He’s got a heart of ice, that boy.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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