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Polycarp ( / ˈpɒlikɑːrp /; Greek: Πολύκαρπος, Polýkarpos; Latin: Polycarpus; AD 69 – 155) was a Christian bishop of Smyrna. [2] According to the Martyrdom of Polycarp, he died a martyr, bound and burned at the stake, then stabbed when the fire failed to consume his body. [3]
St. Polycarp (flourished 2nd century; feast day February 23) was a Greek bishop of Smyrna and Apostolic Father who was the leading 2nd-century Christian figure in Roman Asia by virtue of his work during the initial appearance of the fundamental theological literature of Christianity.
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Nov 30, 2022 · Polycarp was a bishop of Smyrna who refused to renounce his faith in Christ and was burned alive in 155. Learn about his life, martyrdom, and legacy in the early church.
May 29, 2024 · Polycarp, a significant figure in 2nd-century Christianity, is renowned for his devout faith and leadership as the bishop of Smyrna. His connections with the original disciples of Jesus, particularly the Apostle John, have intrigued scholars and historians for centuries.
Read the account of Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna, who was executed for his faith in Christ around 160 AD. Learn how he followed the pattern of Christ's passion and how his death inspired other Christians.
Polycarp had been a Christian since he was a child, but the Romans didn't get around to killing him until he was in his eighties.
Jan 7, 2018 · Polycarp was a 2nd-century bishop of Smyrna who was executed by the Romans for his faith. He was a student of John the Presbyter and a mentor of Irenaeus, and his letter to the Philippians quotes Paul and other New Testament books.
