Irenaeus
Εἰρηναῖος
Eirēnaîos
CountryRoman Empire, Gaul
LanguagesKoine Greek
Datesc. 125 - c. 202
ancient world
christianity
graeco-roman
Irenaeus was a Greek bishop 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, he had seen and heard the preaching of Polycarp, who in turn was said to have heard John the Evangelist.— Wikipedia
