Patronage

Patron Saint of Throat disease

Ignatius of Antioch is venerated as the patron saint of throat disease — feast day October 17.

Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch

Approx. 50 ADApprox. 110 AD · Feast day: October 17

Ignatius of Antioch — 'the God-bearer' — was the third Bishop of Antioch, traditionally a disciple of the Apostle John, who wrote seven foundational letters of Christian theology while marching in chains to his death in Rome under Emperor Trajan around 110 AD.

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