Let’s explore the life and times of Irenaeus of Lyon (130–202 AD), a Greek bishop recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and one of it's first major apologist. Saint Irenaeus is noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Scripture and defending orthodoxy. Originating from Smyrna in Turkey, he had seen and heard the preaching of Polycarp, who in turn was said to have heard John the Evangelist. His annual Feast day is June 28 and he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Protestant Lutheran Churches, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the Assyrian Church of the East. He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 2022.
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Audio credits: Saint of the Day podcast: Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons (202) August 23, 2025, Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; The Saint of the Day podcast (St. Irenaeus of Lyons, June 28, 2024) Good Catholic and The Catholic Company; Traditional Catholic Daily Devotional (SSPX US District, Angelus Press) St. Irenaeus, July 3, 2025; Getting Through Life with Theology Podcast with Dr. Sydney Sadowski, St. Irenaeus of Lyons and Heresy, August 8, 2025; Saint Irenaeus on Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org) June 28, 2025. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

Let&rsquo;s explore the life and times of Irenaeus of Lyon (130&ndash;202 AD), a Greek bishop recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and one of it's first major apologist. Saint Irenaeus is noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Scripture and defending orthodoxy. Originating from Smyrna in Turkey, he had seen and heard the preaching of Polycarp, who in turn was said to have heard John the Evangelist. His annual Feast day is June 28 and he is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Protestant Lutheran Churches, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the Assyrian Church of the East. He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 2022.
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<li>Traditional Catholic Daily Devotional podcast at&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4xP3oSi">https://amzn.to/4xP3oSi</a> &nbsp;</li>
<li>Getting Through Life with Theology podcast at <a href="https://amzn.to/4xKjAEw">https://amzn.to/4xKjAEw</a></li>
<li>Irenaeus of Lyon books available at <a href="https://amzn.to/4vuEYvR">https://amzn.to/4vuEYvR</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Mark's History of North America podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america">www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://markvinet.com/podcast">https://markvinet.com/podcast</a></li>
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Audio credits: Saint of the Day podcast: Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons (202) August 23, 2025, Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; The Saint of the Day podcast (St. Irenaeus of Lyons, June 28, 2024) Good Catholic and The Catholic Company; Traditional Catholic Daily Devotional (SSPX US District, Angelus Press) St. Irenaeus, July 3, 2025; Getting Through Life with Theology Podcast with Dr. Sydney Sadowski, St. Irenaeus of Lyons and Heresy, August 8, 2025; Saint Irenaeus on Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org) June 28, 2025. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

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Monumental saga of the life and times of Galilean, Jesus of Nazareth, as well as the faith, religion, and church founded to honor and disseminate his acts and teachings.
Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful, tragic, intriguing, and inspiring stories of the Bible and the many great works of Christian theology, literature, architecture, music, and art inspired by the words and deeds of Jesus Christ.