Saint Ignatius of Antioch



Philadelphians
(Longer Version)

Chapter 10




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Saint Ignatius of Antioch (30-107)

Epistle to the Philadelphians

Longer Version

Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson

Chapter 10


Since, according to your prayers, and the compassion which ye feel in Christ Jesus, it is reported to me that the Church which is at Antioch in Syria possesses peace, it will become you, as a Church of God, to elect a bishop to act as the ambassador of God [for you] to [the brethren] there, that it may be granted them to meet together, and to glorify the name of God. Blessed is he in Christ Jesus, who shall be deemed worthy of such a ministry; and if ye be zealous [in this matter], ye shall receive glory in Christ. And if ye are willing, it is not altogether beyond your power to do this, for the sake of God; as also the nearest Churches have sent, in some cases bishops, and in others presbyters and deacons.





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