Ante-Nicene Fathers
Irenaeus of Lyons (130–202)
Doctor of Unity; his Against Heresies refuted Gnosticism and defended apostolic succession.
Irenaeus of Lyons (130–202) appears in our authors list under Ante-Nicene Fathers, as a Church Father, saint, and bishop. This page lists 2 works to read at outside sources.
Works online
Saint
Saint (c. 130–202, Wikidata). Vatican News “Saint of the day”: 28 June. Saints & Hagiography
At a glance
Era: Ante-Nicene Fathers (2nd century). Church Father, saint, bishop, and theologian. Doctor of the Church.