Ignatius' journey to Rome was for the purpose of..?
Attending a council
Spreading the gospel
Pilgrimage
His martyrdom
Answer
The purpose of Ignatius' journey to Rome was his martyrdom. He eagerly anticipated his meeting with the Roman church, viewing it as a union with God himself. Ignatius considered his impending death a glorious opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and achieve eternal life. His resolution and enthusiasm were undeterred even by the prospect of suffering and persecution.
Path of Faith: The Ignatius of Antioch Challenge
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One of Ignatius's letters was addressed to a fellow church leader named..?
In his letters, Ignatius warns against what, which threatened church unity?
Ignatius was a contemporary of which other religious figures?
Ignatius supported the concept of which ecclesial structure?
For early Christians, Ignatius' martyrdom served as a symbol of..?
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