St. Irenaeus of Lyon | Pray for Us
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St. Irenaeus of Lyon | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Irenaeus of Lyon, the bishop who learned the faith from a disciple of the Apostle John and taught that the glory of God is a person fully alive, is honored on June 28.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | June 28, Memorial |
| Life & Canonization | Born c. 130 in Smyrna, Asia Minor; Bishop of Lyon in Gaul; died c. 202 |
| Patronage | Theologians, catechists, and Christian unity |
| Symbols | Bishop's vestments, a book |
The Life of St. Irenaeus of Lyon
As a boy in Smyrna, Irenaeus listened to the preaching of St. Polycarp, who had known the Apostle John. He went as a missionary to Gaul and became Bishop of Lyon.
His great work Against Heresies explained the faith handed down from the apostles. Pope Francis named him a Doctor of the Church in 2022 with the title Doctor of Unity.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Irenaeus of Lyon
The Glory of God
Irenaeus wrote that the glory of God is a human being fully alive, and that true life is the vision of God.
A Link to the Apostles
He learned from St. Polycarp, a disciple of St. John, so his teaching carries the memory of the apostles.
Doctor of Unity
In 2022 Pope Francis named him a Doctor of the Church with the title Doctor of Unity.
His Name Means Peace
Irenaeus means peaceful in Greek, and he worked to keep Christians united.