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Information on Polycarp. Polycarp resided in Asia Minor as bishop of Smyrna and sent an epistle to the Philippians c. 120-140 CE. Polycarp was martyred c. 155 CE. In Adv. Haer. V.33.4, Irenaeus describes Papias as "the hearer of John, and a companion of Polycarp." Irenaeus mentions Polycarp in Adv. Haer., III.3.4.
The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians (commonly abbreviated Pol. Phil.) [1] is an epistle attributed to Polycarp, an early bishop of Smyrna, and addressed to the early Christian church in Philippi. [2] It is widely believed to be a composite of material written at two different times (see § Unity ), in the first half of the second century.
Feb 6, 2023 · Who was Polycarp? In this video, we'll discuss the history of the Apostolic Father and his contribution to the future generations of Christianity. Excerpt:Po...
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Polycarp of Smyrna. It's hard not to love Polycarp. You already read (a little) about his martyrdom on the Early Christianity page. By then, he was 86 years old and respected by everyone. Even the soldiers who arrested him, after they heard him pray—and after he had made them a meal—regretted that they had been sent to arrest "so godly and ...
Dec 13, 2023 · Polycarp: A Faithful Witness. Polycarp, the famed bishop of Smyrna, is a colossal figure among the Aposotlic Fathers. He is renowned for his gracious and faithful shepherding, his unwavering allegiance to the truth of Christ, and for his death. To that lattermost end, at the age of eight-six, Polycarp died as a Martyr in his own city.
The Epistle of St. Polycarp was a reply to one from the Philippians, in which they had asked St. Polycarp to address them some words of exhortation; to forward by his own messenger a letter addressed by them to the Church of Antioch; and to send them any epistles of St. Ignatius which he might have. The second request should be noted. St.
Polycarp. THE EPISTLE OF POLYCARP. Translated by J.B. Lightfoot. Polycarp prologue:1. Polycarp and the presbyters that are with him unto the Church of God. which sojourneth at Philippi; mercy unto you and peace from God. Almighty and Jesus Christ our Savior be multiplied. Polycarp 1:1. I rejoiced with you greatly in our Lord Jesus Christ, for ...
