ST IGNATIUS MALOYAN, BISHOP AND MARTYR

ST IGNATIUS MALOYAN, BISHOP AND MARTYR - 11 JUNE

SAINT IGNATIUS MALOYAN, BISHOP AND MARTYR

"To become a traitor to the Christian religion - never!"

On October 7, 2001, Pope John Paul II beatified the Armenian martyr Ignatius Maloyan (1869-1915). Despite torture, this holy Catholic Bishop refused to renounce his Christian faith and convert to Islam.

SPIRITUAL COMBAT

"Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, who died a martyr when he was 46, reminds us of every Christian's spiritual combat, whose faith is exposed to the attacks of evil.

IT IS IN THE EUCHARIST THAT HE DREW, DAY BY DAY, THE STRENGTH

It is in the Eucharist that he drew, day by day, the force necessary to accomplish his priestly ministry with generosity and passion, dedicating himself to preaching, to a pastoral life connected with the celebration of the sacraments and to the service of the neediest.

A SPIRIT OF COURAGE

Throughout his existence, he fully lived the words of Saint Paul: "God has not given us a spirit of fear but a spirit of courage, of love and self control" (II Tim 1,14. 7).

HE DID NOT ACCEPT ANY COMPROMISE

Before the dangers of persecution, Saint Ignatius did not accept any compromise, declaring to those who were putting pressure on him, 'It does not please God that I should deny Jesus my Saviour. To shed my blood for my faith is the strongest desire of my heart'. May his example enlighten all those who today wish to be witnesses of the Gospel for the glory of God and for the salvation of their neighbour."

From the homily of Pope John Paul II. "Saint" has been added afterwards. Archbishop Ignatius was canonised by Pope Leo XIV in October 2025.

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