Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (ca. 35–107), is known as one of the “Apostolic Fathers” of the second century. His extant writings include seven letters written on his journey from Antioch to Rome while under arrest for his Christian faith. The letters reveal Ignatius’ warnings against docetism (the belief that Christ only appeared to have human flesh) and affirmations of the importance of the eucharist as Christ’s body and blood and the centrality of the bishop (monarchical episcopate)