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Ignatius of Antioch
« on: August 09, 2009, 11:37:28 PM »
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St. Ignatius was a disciple of John the Evangelist ("...the disciple whom Jesus loved.")

Ignatius was presumably martyred (eaten by lions) at the Coliseum, perhaps between 98 and 117 AD.
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Re: Ignatius of Antioch
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2009, 11:42:41 PM »
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Quote from: Egyptian on August 09, 2009, 11:37:28 PM
Ignatius was presumably martyred (eaten by lions) at the Coliseum, perhaps between 98 and 117 AD.

Then I guess enhancements with lions have an effect.  ;)

Actually, that picture looks like he's using his ninja moves on the lions. He does seem unbothered by the lion gnawing on his shoulder.
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Re: Ignatius of Antioch
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2009, 12:04:35 AM »
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Actually, that picture looks like he's using his ninja moves on the lions.

Well, that's the way Ignatius is depicted in Byzantine iconography. Unfortunately I couldn't find a photograph of him on the internet. :-)
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