Call It Off
St. Ignatius is part of an extremely special group, the Apostolic Fathers. These were authors whose works were not inspired (i.e. not part of the Bible), but who knew the apostles. The works of the Apostolic Fathers, especially Ignatius, are a big problem for many Protestant groups, since he makes explicit mention to many Catholic beliefs, including the Eucharist.
An ancient account of his martyrdom: The Martyrdom of Ignatius