Bound in heavy iron chains, Ignatius journeyed from Antioch to Rome, guarded by stern soldiers, around 107 AD. The shackles bit his wrists, and the road was rough, yet his heart shone with peace. One story says he sang psalms through dusty towns, surprising passersby who expected despair. One tale says he expressed that his chains tied him to Christ, showing he endured this hardship with joy.
One Coptic tale says he prayed by the roadside, his chains clinking like bells, inspiring others, even curious children. One story says he shared bread with a hungry traveler while bound, and when asked about his joy, he spoke of soon meeting his Lord. Another tale says his faith inspired a guard to seek Christ in secret. Ignatius saw his chains not as punishment but as a crown, each step closer to heaven.
His joy in Christ teaches children that faith can lighten the hardest moments, turning tears into praise to God. Guided by God’s grace, Ignatius’ witness inspires Coptic and Syrian youth to trust Christ in trials.
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