Saint of the Day for October 17
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
Ignatius of Antioch
Bishop and Martyr
Ignatius of Antioch, also known as Ignatius Theophorus, was an early Christian writer and the Patriarch of Antioch. While en route to Rome, where he was to be killed, Ignatius wrote a series of letters. This correspondence forms a central part of a later collection of works by the Apostolic Fathers. He is considered one of the three most important of these, together with Clement of Rome and Polycarp. Although the authenticity of his letters has been questioned, they continue to serve as an example of early Christian theology, and address important topics including ecclesiology, the sacraments, and the role of bishops.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Lazarus of Bethanysubject of a prominent miracle of Jesus in the Gospel of John
- ShushanikArmenian Christian martyr
- Herodion of AntiochBishop of Antioch from 107 to 127
- NothhelmArchbishop of Canterbury; Saint
- Richard GwynWelsh Catholic martyr and bard
- Saint RegulusLegendary Greek saint in Scotland
- Paul of TammahEgyptian Coptic saint
Bible Verse of the Day
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
On October 17 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.