Saint Irenaeus of Lyon
Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint Polycarp, Irenaeus became the second Bishop of Lyon following the martyrdom of Saint Pothinus. A gr…
First name and chronology
Irénée
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Irénée, between 120 and 304; the most famous is Saint Irenaeus, celebrated on June 28th.
Chronology of the name Irénée
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 120-202 Saint Irenaeus of Lyon Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint Polycarp, Irenaeus became the second Bishop of Lyon following the mar…
- 292-304 Saint Irenaeus of Sirmium Bishop of Sirmium in Pannonia, Irenaeus was martyred in 304 under Diocletian. Despite the tears of his wife, children, a…