Friday – 12th Week of Ordinary Time B – Saint Irenaeus
Today, we celebrate the feast of Saint Irenaeus, a bishop and martyr who lived in the 2nd century. According to historical records, Saint Irenaeus was born around 130-140 AD in Smyrna, Asia Minor (modern-day Izmir, Turkey). He is considered one of the most important Early Christian writers and a major opponent of Gnosticism. As we reflect on his life and teachings, let us also look at the readings for today and see how they relate to his story.