He carried God in his heart: Saint Ignatius the God-Bearer
Akathist to the Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer
Kontakion 1 Chosen passion-bearer and chosen one of Christ, to Saint Ignatius, we offer these songs of praise. You, standing with the angels at the Throne of the Most High, do not cease to pray for us, who earnestly cry out to you: Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Ikos 1 You became like an angel, when the Lord received you into His most pure hands, placed you in the midst of His disciples, and laid His hand on your head, saying to them: “If you do not turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of God.” For this reason, on bended knee, we cry out to you:
Rejoice, carried by God.
Rejoice, for you had God in your heart.
Rejoice, good and faithful servant.
Rejoice, husband of desires.
Rejoice, for from your youth you have loved Christ with all your heart.
Rejoice, for you have completely surrendered to Him.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 2 Seeing the pious life of Saint John the Theologian, your teacher, you desired to serve the Lord together with him, preaching the Holy Gospel to people sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, and teaching them to sing to the One True God: Alleluia.
Ikos 2 Understanding in spirit, as the angels in heaven glorify God in the Holy Trinity, the Creator of heaven and earth, crying out to each other: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, you have made the same singing in the earthly Church. For this reason, we call upon you with tenderness:
Rejoice, pillar and affirmation of the Church of God.
Rejoice, lamp of Orthodoxy.
Rejoice, for you were the bishop of the Church, where the first name of Christians was called.
Rejoice, for thou hast been worthy to receive ordination from the supreme apostles.
Rejoice, for you have been worthy to see the holy Angels glorifying God.
Rejoice, for now you yourself glorify the Lord with the Angels.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 3 The power of the Most High strengthened you, Saint Ignatius, when you presented yourself to Trajan, you were not afraid of the king’s rebuke, but you courageously confessed that Christ God was true, and you put to shame pagan wickedness, and you taught the faithful to sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3 Having the grace from the Lord to enlighten the people of God, you taught me to the Divine mind by word, and moreover by life, being an image of love, spirit, faith, purity and humility. For this reason we sing to you:
Rejoice, for you have carried the name of God before kings and nations.
Rejoice, for you have provided well for your flock.
Rejoice, you who have gained high humility.
Rejoice, thou who hast been rich through poverty.
Rejoice, guardian of the apostolic traditions.
Rejoice, faithful guardian of the Church of God and wise builder.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 4 Having a storm of anger in his heart, Trajan called you and asked with anger: “Are you the God-Bearer? Why are you corrupting my people? You answered: “I am the God-Bearer, but I do not corrupt your people, but save them.” Who will not please this confession of your faith? We, magnifying you, sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 4 Having heard your faithful confession, Trajan, gnashing his teeth, again asked you: “Why are you called God-Bearer?” You said: “For I carry my God in my heart.” For this reason we sing to you:
Rejoice, faithful warrior of the Heavenly King.
Rejoice, invincible champion of the faith.
Rejoice, good shepherd.
Rejoice, prayer book for our souls.
Rejoice, for you have been enlightened by the Divine Spirit, and have put to shame the ferocity of the tormentor through your pastoral boldness.
Rejoice, for by instructing the flock of Christ, you have enlightened many with the light of God’s understanding.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 5 All the red of the world is counted as a skill, and Christ has been gained, “Who will separate us from the love of God,” you cried, Ignatius, “Sweet is sorrow to me, dear are the bonds for the Desired, my persecution is sweeter than the fatherland, illness is sweeter than bodily health.” " We, who honor your glorious memory, sing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 5 Seeing you, the confessor of the faith of Christ, invincible, the godless Trajan condemned you to death: but you, rejoicing, cried out: “Death is sweet to me, for me to live is Christ, and to die is gain: to Him I go, I love Him, He I hope to get it." For this sake, we please you, Saint Ignatius, here:
Rejoice, you who have the desire to be resolved and be with Christ.
Rejoice, the sacrifice to God is pure.
Rejoice, imitator of Christ's passion.
Rejoice, for you were crucified with Christ.
Rejoice, for you shed your blood for Christ.
Rejoice, for you have adorned the holy robe with your blood.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 6 The preacher of patience, God-bearing Ignatius, appeared when you heard with joy your condemnation to be torn to pieces by fierce beasts. Delighting your firm and undaunted confession of faith, and marveling at the great grace that abides in you, we sing to God the angelic song: Alleluia.
Ikos 6 You shone like the sun, servant of God, with the beauty of your soul, when the soldiers laid bonds on you, but you, like the robe of salvation and the robe of joy, accepted this new torment, and you marched to Rome to suffer, as if to a wedding feast. For this reason we sing to you:
Rejoice, glory to the Church of Antioch.
Rejoice, beauty and fertilizer of the God-wise fathers.
Rejoice, host of the Holy Spirit.
Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ.
Rejoice, for you have brought down the pride of Trayanov.
Rejoice, for you have put the devil to shame.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 7 Although, the saint of Christ, depart from Antioch, you diligently prayed to the Lord not to abandon your flock. People weep and sob, seeing you face death; But you, blessing them, sang to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 7 God, wondrous in the saints, comfort you, Saint Ignatius, when on the way to Rome, led by ten soldiers, you find Saint Polycarp, a righteous man, in Smyrna. But you, talking with him, rejoiced in God, your Savior. For this sake, let us please you:
Rejoice, for you have preserved your faith in Christ.
Rejoice, for you had undeniable hope.
Rejoice, for you have glorified the name of Christ throughout the entire universe.
Rejoice, for the crown of righteousness has been prepared for you.
Rejoice, faithful servant of the Lord.
Rejoice, lamp of God, burn and shine.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 8 Strange and wonderful is your journey to Rome to the place of torment: the soldiers saw you as a criminal, but the people of God, the bishops and elders, saw you as an angel of God, and, sweetly listening to your words, they sang to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 8 Having the desire to be resolved and to be with Christ, you, marching to Rome to suffer, joyfully sang: “I am the wheat of God: so that I will wipe off the teeth of the beasts and show myself pure bread to God.” For this reason, marveling at your patience and glorifying God’s care for you, we sing to the Lord:
Rejoice, image of courage and patience.
Rejoice, unshakable rule of faith and piety.
Rejoice, invincible confessor of Christ.
Rejoice, for you were not afraid of fire or sword, lower than the teeth of roaring lions.
Rejoice, for through your patience you have made the angels of God glad.
Rejoice, for with your courage you have glorified the name of Christians.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 9 Having betrayed yourself entirely to God, you were afraid, lest those who cannot bear to see your sufferings would forbid you to accept them. For this reason, you begged in writing: “Oh, beloved! Help me to be crucified with Christ, to suffer and die for him, so that I may reign and live with Him forever, singing to God: Alleluia.”
Ikos 9 The multi-proclamation Vitias cannot adequately sing of your suffering: for this reason, it is more convenient for us to love silence, but we are overcome by your love, from the abundance of our hearts we cry out to you:
Rejoice, for you have brought many to Christ.
Rejoice, for through your writings you have made clear the path to salvation.
Rejoice, for you have given waters of piety to drink from those who thirst for salvation.
Rejoice, for you have enlightened the spiritual eyes of those blinded by the light of God’s understanding.
Rejoice, for you have raised those weakened by sin onto the path of salvation.
Rejoice, for you have comforted those who mourn and weep.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 10 To save your soul, you, Saint Ignatius, were flaming with seraphic love for God: “Oh, brothers!” you prayed Christians, “wish me death: it will lead me to Christ: animals are my joy, fire is dew I long to die so that I may live with Christ.” In the same way, you moved into the heavenly abodes, where you sang to God with the Angels: Alleluia.
Ikos 10 Heavenly King, Good Comforter, Spirit of truth, set you to shepherd the Church of Christ, the right to rule the word of truth, to teach faithful people who resist, to reprove. For this reason we call you:
Rejoice, teacher of piety.
Rejoice, accuser of wickedness.
Rejoice, you who laid down your life for your sheep.
Rejoice, thou who has acquired the crown of martyrdom.
Rejoice, you who constantly prayed for Christians throughout your life.
Rejoice, and after death pray for us.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 11 Chanting the Lord and constantly praying to Him, you, Saint Ignatius, taught you and the people entrusted to you to do the same: “Pray unceasingly, let your meekness be known to everyone. Continue in brotherly love, so that there will be no dissension among you. Imitate the Crucified One for us, believe in Him, He is the eternal life: believe in Him, even if He dies, He will live.” We, glorifying God, who has given us such a mentor, cry out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 11 Like the sun, you valiantly flowed around the earth from east to west, and went beyond the earth to Christ, enlightening the world with your teaching. For this reason we appeal to you:
Rejoice, servant of Christ.
Rejoice, martyr and shepherd.
Rejoice, quick helper in troubles.
Rejoice, defender of those persecuted for the sake of truth.
Rejoice, physician of the weak.
Rejoice, protection and intercession of those who flow to you in faith.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 12 You have received great grace and rich mercy from Christ our God to pray for all who call on you with faith. We also pray to you: help us, through your intercession with the Lord, to preserve in our hearts undoubted faith, immutable hope, unfeigned love for God and neighbor, to fight the good fight, singing to our Savior: Alleluia.
Ikos 12 We sing of your deeds, we honor your sufferings, we praise your courage, we bless your holy death, and we diligently pray to you: hear us who cry to you:
Rejoice, life has ended gloriously.
Rejoice, having sealed the truth of Christ’s teaching with your blood.
Rejoice, having received from Christ the crown of righteousness, prepared for all who loved His appearing.
Rejoice, thou art dwelling in the brightness of the saints.
Rejoice, for you rejoice with the Archangels.
Rejoice, for you enjoy the sight of God.
Rejoice, God-bearing Ignatius, great and glorious passion-bearer.
Kontakion 13 O long-suffering and wonderful martyr, God-bearing Ignatius! Accept from us unworthy this small song of praise and beg God to preserve us and protect us with His grace from all evil in this life, and at the time of our death will not leave us, and after our death will make us worthy to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and sing to Him forever: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
St. Polycarp.
Genus. OK. 70; OK. 110 already ep. Smirnsky. With app. John. Asian teacher. + 147 or 167. St. Ignatius to him. He lived a long time (86) and was crowned with martyrdom. District post. C. “The Torment of Polycarp.” The rage of the pagan rabble during, perhaps. traditional games Germanicus. “Execute the godless!” First he hid in the village, they prayed for everyone; vision: the headboard was burning; “I will be burned alive.” They handed me over under torture. He came out himself and offered food and drink. He himself lay down on the fire and asked not to nail him. The fire became a vault, the dagger, the blood was extinguished. The body was burned and the ashes and several bones were collected. Count. 02.23.166.
The Epistle to the Philippians , a pastoral epistle, has arrived ethical issues. Theme of righteousness. Faith Hope Love; faith is not just a shower. activity, but the principle of life and activity ( p. 458 ). About Valens (p. 465 ). Last Ignatius ( p. 467 ).
Brief information about the origin of the saint
Based on the manuscripts found, it can be assumed that the saint was a Syrian, i.e. a pagan who converted to Christianity. According to legend, it was Jesus who took him in his arms when he said that believers should be like children before the creator (Matthew 18:2-5).
Holy Martyr Ignatius the God-Bearer
From the epistles of St. Jerome of Stridon it follows that the young admirer of Christ subsequently became a disciple of the Apostle John the Theologian, and in 68 he led the Christian community of Antioch with the rank of bishop. The messages of one of the first Christian martyrs represent the Holy Spirit, imprinted in the image of the Savior.
Two bishops served in Antioch, Evodius served the Jews, and the God-Bearer, being of Syrian origin, preached to the pagans. The first bishop of Antioch was the Apostle Peter. According to John Chrysostom, who studied the life of the first apostles, Ignatius of Antioch is an example of a virtuous bishop.
Important! The name of Christ was constantly on the lips of the great martyr, for this He was called the God-Bearer.
Saint Ignatius gained his knowledge during close communication with the disciples of Christ, and witnessed the revival of the Christian community. From the message to the Christians of Smyrna we learn that the holy God-bearer was the companion of the Apostle Peter during his apostolic travels. For 40 years the Church of Antioch was under the control of Bishop Ignatius, and it was here that the saint was granted the gift of hearing angelic singing.
It is an amazing fact that antiphonal singing was first established by this blessed bishop after a visit to the Angel Choir. Divine songs sounding in the church of Antioch, like angelic singing, flowing from the lips of one choir, then it fell silent, and the second choir took up the chant of Praise to the Lord.
Interesting! The antiphonal one from the Church of Antioch spread among Christian communities and reached the 21st century.
The City of Ephesus and the Activities of Paul.
Ephesus was the capital of Roman Asia, located about a mile from the sea coast. Ephesus was the religious, commercial and political center of Asia. It should be noted that there were two notable structures here. Firstly, the Bolshoi Theater, which was designed for 50,000 people, and secondly, the Temple of Diana (Artemis), which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was a huge structure, made of shiny marble, supported by a forest of columns 56 feet high. The temple was built over a period of 220 years. The presence of the Temple made Ephesus the center of influence of the cult of Diana.
Ephesus was the most important city, apart from Rome, that the Apostle Paul visited. Ephesus has been called the third capital of Christianity.
Paul visited Ephesus twice. During his third missionary journey, he spent about three years here.
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