Irenaeus died in 202.
Irenaeus was born in 130.
Edward Irenaeus Prime-Stevenson died in 1942.
There are over a dozen saints named Irenaeus. If you are referring to Saint Irenaeus of Sirmium, he was beheaded in the year 304. Saint Irenaeus of Lyons was martyred in the year 202. The method of his death is unknown.
Irenaeus was an early Christian theologian who lived in the 2nd century. He is known for his defense of orthodox Christianity against various heresies, particularly Gnosticism. Irenaeus emphasized the importance of apostolic tradition and the unity of the Church in combating false teachings.
Saint Irenaeus
One US pronunciation guide shows Irenaeus (Irenæus) pronounced as "ear-uh-NAY-us".Another source (UK) lists the accented æ syllable as NEE or NY.
Irenaeus claimed -that the Apostles had appointed bishops as their successors, -that these successors had in turn appointed successors of their own, -and that much (if not all) of the authority of the Apostles had therefore been passed down in an unbroken line to the bishops of his day.
Irenaeus Rodoginus has written: 'Differences in matters of religion, betweene the easterne and westerne churches' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Controversial literature, Early works to 1800, Eastern and Western Church, Schism
Irenaeus' theodicy, named after the early Christian theologian Irenaeus of Lyons, posits that the existence of evil and suffering serves a purpose in the development of human character and spiritual maturity. Unlike the Augustinian theodicy, which emphasizes a fallen world due to original sin, Irenaeus argues that God created humans in an immature state, allowing them to grow and evolve towards a greater good. This process involves facing challenges and overcoming evil, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God. Thus, suffering is seen as a necessary part of humanity's journey toward perfection and divine likeness.
St. Irenaeus taught that Jesus is the Son of God who came to save humanity from sin and reconcile them with God. He emphasized the importance of Jesus' incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection in Christian theology, highlighting the significance of Jesus as the savior of humanity.
For the new testament canon Irenaeus of Lyon decided what order they would go in.
There are dozens of gospels apart from the four that were chosen by Irenaeus for inclusion in the New Testament.