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"Letters to the Churches" by St. Ignatius of Antioch is a collection of epistles written by Ignatius, an early Christian bishop and martyr, around AD 110. These letters were addressed to various Christian communities and leaders, including those in Ephesus, Magnesia, Tralles, Philadelphia, Smyrna, and Rome. In his letters, Ignatius addresses key issues facing the early Church, such as unity, the role of bishops, and the dangers of heresy. He emphasizes the importance of adhering to apostolic teachings, the need for unity under church leaders, and the call to maintain strong faith in the face of persecution. Ignatius’s writings are valuable for understanding early Christian theology, ecclesiastical structure, and the challenges faced by the early Christian communities.