Reggie Bautista wrote: [re: the name Ignatius]
> The name has a grand tradition, at least among Catholics. The two most > famous saints who have the name are Ignatius of Antioch and Ignatius Loyola. > > Ignatius of Antioch was the third Bishop of Antioch, and according to > tradition, was the child that Jesus embraced in Mark 9:36. He was martyred > for his faith sometime between A.D. 98 and A.D. 117. > > Ignatius Loyola was originally named In~igo after Saint Enecus but later > assumed the name Ignatius (in other words, he actually *wanted* the name > :-). He started out as an extravagant glory-seeker and ladies man but > eventually had a series of experiences including a vision. He repented, and > eventually went on to found the Society of Jesus, known more commonly as the > Jesuits. > > (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/ has more info on both) > > So Ignatius is a good name. Nye :-p Wow. I didn't know all that about Ignatius. Thank you for all the info! Now, still don't think I'd name a kid Ignatius, but if I have my kid come home from school talking about a new kid named Ignatius who's being teased, I'll dig this up and show why *my* kid shouldn't tease him, and encourage sticking up for him. Shall I say that "Frodo" isn't necessarily a constructive suggestion for naming a kid in the US? :) (I already have an if Sammy comes home saying there's a kid named Frodo in his class who's getting teased.) Julia _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
