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Ignatius to the Romans

IgnRom. 10

Ignatius to the Romans · Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer of Antioch

Now I write these things to you from Smyrna by the hand of the Ephesians who are worthy of all felicitation. And Crocus also, a name very dear to me, is with me, with many others besides.

Ign Rom 10.1

As touching those who went before me from Syria to Rome unto the glory of God, I believe that ye have received instructions; whom also apprise that I am near; for they all are worthy of God and of you, and it becometh you to refresh them in all things.

Ign Rom 10.2

These things I write to you on the ninth before the Calends of September. Fare ye well unto the end in the patient waiting for Jesus Christ.

Ign Rom 10.3