Saint Irenaeus lived during the second century AD. He probably met people who had seen Saint John the Evangelist- author of the fourth gospel.
When he grew up he became Bishop of Lyons in France. He became one of the first Fathers and he was the first great theologian of the church.
He left one great book - Refutation and Overthrow of Knowledge falsely So-called. Stephen Beale in his article
Ten Things You Need to know about St. Irenaeus
tells us a great deal about Saint Irenaeus. (See article)
Saint Irenaeus was a great teacher, preacher and writer. He is the first one to list the four gospels. He helped with the wording of the creeds.
He tried to bring together little sects of Christians with their differences.
Irenaeus in Greek means 'peacemaker'.
It is uncertain how he died. Did he die a martyr/ -there is no proof that he did.
Sources used * The Church’s Year * by Charles Alexander, Catholic Exchange
(wikipedia has a great deal of information)
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