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.
Irenaeus was born in 130.
Irenaeus died in 202.
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.
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
Aside from the most obvious preaching that women and children had worth as PEOPLE, they made people think about how we should treat the less fortunate. They encouraged education of the masses and more. But directly one should read Irenaeus and Justin Martyr's refutations of paganism
W. O. Amy has written: 'The authority of scripture in Saint Irenaeus'
There are dozens of gospels apart from the four that were chosen by Irenaeus for inclusion in the New Testament.
For the new testament canon Irenaeus of Lyon decided what order they would go in.