Ignatius Letter to the Smyrnaeans - Ministry and Sacraments

“Ignatius on Ministry and Sacraments - Greek Text with English translation”

The Letter to the Smyrnaeans in which Ignatius talks about the Church's ministry, with a particular focus on bishops. The complete Greek text of the letter can be accessed through this link alongside an English translation.

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