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Polycarp refers to multiple books of the New Testament as scripture, including: Matthew, Acts, 1 John, Philippians, Jude, 1 Peter, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Romans and others. Polycarp also quotes the deuterocanonical book of Tobit; however, from his manner of quotation it is not possible to know how much authority he afforded it.
- AD 69
- Earache Sufferers
- 23 February (formerly 26 January)
- Wearing the pallium, holding a book representing his Epistle to the Philippians
Nov 30, 2022 · Polycarp was a bishop of Smyrna who refused to renounce his faith in Jesus and was burned alive in 155. Learn about his life, martyrdom and legacy in this article from Christianity.com.
Apr 2, 2024 · St. Polycarp, 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. Learn more about his life and writings with this article.
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A letter from eye-witnesses to other churches in Asia Minor, around 160 AD, of the martyrdom of Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna and a disciple of St. John. Learn how he refused to deny Christ, endured torture and death, and followed the pattern of Christ's passion.
Mar 29, 2022 · Answer. Polycarp was a bishop of the early church, a disciple of the apostle John, a contemporary of Ignatius, and the teacher of Irenaeus. According to Irenaeus, Polycarp “was instructed by the apostles, and was brought into contact with many who had seen Christ.”.
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. Whatever the reason for the delay, it is still the first recorded...
Jan 7, 2018 · Polycarp was a student of John the Presbyter and a colleague of Ignatius of Antioch in the early Christian church. He was executed by the Romans in 155 CE for refusing to deny Christ, and his letter to the Philippians quotes Paul and other New Testament books.
