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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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

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

“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

David Ignatius, for the Washington Post on Ukraine faces a valley of death.

From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2024

Ignatius raised the earflap on the side next to his mother.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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