Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol I:
IGNATIUS: Epistle to Hero, a Deacon of Antioch

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The Epistle of Ignatius to Hero, a Deacon of Antioch

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to Hero, the deacon of Christ, and the servant of God, a man honoured by God, and most dearly loved as well as esteemed, who carries Christ and the Spirit within him, and who is mine own son in faith and love: Grace, mercy, and peace from Almighty God, and from Christ Jesus our Lord, His only-begotten Son, “who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from the present evil world,” 1265 and preserve us unto His heavenly kingdom.

Chapter I.—Exhortations to...
Chapter II.—Cautions against false...
Chapter III.—Exhortations as to...
Chapter IV.—Servants and women are...
Chapter V.—Various relative duties.
Chapter VI—Exhortations to purity...
Chapter VII.—Solemn charge to Hero,...
Chapter VIII.—Salutations.
Chapter IX.—Concluding salutations...

Footnotes

Gal. i. 4.