Bishop of Hierapolis (+1st half of the 2nd century) Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia – Asia Minor. According to Irenaeus, he was a disciple of the apostle John and a companion of Polycarp of Smyrna. Around 130 he wrote LOGION KYRIAKON EKSEGESIS – Explanation of the Words of the Lord. He used not only biblical…
Bishop of Smyrna (+155) He was born around 70 into a wealthy Christian family. He was a disciple of John the apostle. Around the year 100 he was appointed bishop of Smyrna by the apostle John. Around 154 he went to Rome to discuss various church matters with Pope Anicetus (154-166), mainly determining the date…
Ignatius of Antioch (+ok.107) Bishop and martyr, mystic. He most likely came from a pagan environment where the traditions of Greek philosophy were alive. The above assumptions are indicated by the language and style of his letters. Around the year 105, during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117), he was imprisoned with a group of…
Bishop of Rome, Martyr (+101) Bishop of Rome, third successor after Saint Peter, after Linus and Anacletus, disciple of the apostles. According to Irenaeus, Clement saw the blessed apostles and interacted with them. Origen and Eusebius identify him with Clement, a collaborator of Saint Paul – Philippians 4:3 Clement is the author of the Letter…