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Ignatius is remembered for his use of what term to describe the Christian Church?
Universal Assembly
Body of Christ
Catholic Church
Assembly of Believers
Answer
The term "Catholic Church" was popularized by Ignatius of Antioch in the early 2nd century. It originated from the Greek word "katholikos," meaning universal or general. Ignatius used the term to emphasize the unity and universality of the Christian Church, encompassing all true believers regardless of their geographical location or cultural background.
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