Saint Ignatius of Antioch
(Orthodox Tradition)
A Story of Apostolic Zeal and Redemptive Witness
In the bustling streets of second-century Antioch—where Jew and Gentile, Greek and Roman intermingled—Ignatius, a direct disciple of the Apostle John, stood as a living bridge between the Apostolic era and the burgeoning universal Church. Known as “Theophorus,” the God-bearer, he bore the Gospel in his heart even as he faced Rome’s arena, his steadfast faith echoing in the roars of wild beasts. This pendant, bearing his serene visage flanked by the lions of martyrdom, invites you to carry that same courage wherever your own journey leads. Ignatius knew Peter and Paul by name, having absorbed the faith fresh from their teaching in Jerusalem before being called to shepherd Antioch’s diverse flock. As bishop, he wrote letters to communities in Ephesus, Smyrna, and Rome—earliest testaments to Eucharistic devotion and hierarchical unity. These epistles shaped Church order from East to West, affirming that “where the bishop appears, there let the people gather,” a principle upheld in Orthodox synods and Western councils alike. Cast with contours evoking both the pastoral pallium and the fierce lions by which he entered glory, this pendant becomes your badge of Apostolic courage. As you clasp it near your heart, feel Ignatius’s zeal inspire you to champion unity, revere the Eucharist, and embrace sacrificial love.
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Sizing Chart (Without Bail)
Small: 21mm X 16mm X 2mm*
Large: 27mm X 21mm X 2mm*
(*Depth varies with Icon detail but is always at least 2 mm.)
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