Bishops of Lyon

Irenaeus ( or ; ; ) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Scripture and defending orthodoxy. Originating from Smyrna, he had seen and heard the preaching of Polycarp, who in turn was said to have heard John the Evangelist.

5th century Bishop of Lyon

2nd century bishop of Lyon and saint

Bishop of Lyon and gallic hermit in Egipt

abbot of Abbey of Fontenelle and Bishop of Lyon

bishop of Lyon

early Bishop of Lyon and Catholic saint