October 17: saint of the day, name day


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The Saint of the day 17 October is Saint Ignatius of Antioch, which name day is celebrated and other saints who are celebrated on this date.


St. Ignatius of Antioch

Saint Ignatius was the third Bishop of Antioch, in Syria, that is, of the third metropolis of the ancient world, after Rome and Alexandria in Egypt.

He was not a Roman citizen and it seems that he was not even born a Christian, his conversion would take place in old age.


This does not mean that he was a man of great talent and zealous pastor.

While he was Bishop in Antioch, Emperor Trajan began his persecution, which deprived the Church of men higher on the hierarchical scale and clearer in fame and holiness.

Arrested and sentenced, Ignatius was led chained, through a long and painful journey, from Antioch to Rome where parties were held in honor of the victorious emperor in Dacia, the Christian martyrs were used for the show in the circus, where they were given as a meal at beasts.


During his journey, from Antioch to Rome, Bishop Ignatius wrote seven letters addressed to the faithful, where he recommended to flee from sin and keep the Church united.

Addressing in particular to the Christians of Rome, he asked not to intervene in his favor, to renounce any attempt to save him from martyrdom and to let him devour from hungry beasts, as he felt the wheat of God that had to be ground by the teeth of the beasts in so as to find the pure bread of Christ.

He died in Rome in 107, killed by the wild beasts of the Circus who reduced his body to shreds, grinding and devouring him.


Other saints and celebrations on 17 October

  • Blessed Baldassarre Ravaschieri da Chiavari
  • Franciscan priest

  • Blessed Contardo Ferrini
  • Laico

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