Martyrdom of Polycarp - Wikipedia
WEBMartyrdom of Polycarp is a manuscript written in the form of a letter that relates the religious martyrdom of Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna (the site of the modern city of İzmir, Turkey) and disciple of John the Apostle in the 2nd century AD.
Polycarp’s Martyrdom - Christian History Institute
WEBIt is the earliest chronicle of a martyrdom outside the New Testament. Polycarp was an old man, at least 86 (see part 10), and probably the last surviving person to have known an apostle, having been a disciple of St. John. This was one reason he was greatly revered as a teacher and church leader.
Martyrdom of Polycarp | Description, Importance, Date, & Facts
WEBMartyrdom of Polycarp, early Christian letter that describes the death by burning of St. Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna in Asia Minor. It is the oldest authentic account of an early Christian martyr’s death and is included with the writings of the Apostolic Fathers.
Polycarp - Wikipedia
WEBPolycarp (/ 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 …
What is the Martyrdom of Polycarp? | GotQuestions.org
WEBMar 29, 2022 · The Martyrdom of Polycarp is a letter written by one of Polycarp’s followers to the church at Smyrna where Polycarp served as bishop. The letter gives the account of Polycarp’s (and some others’) martyrdom for …
CHURCH FATHERS: Martyrdom of Polycarp - NEW ADVENT
WEBNow one named Quintus, a Phrygian, who was but lately come from Phrygia, when he saw the wild beasts, became afraid. This was the man who forced himself and some others to come forward voluntarily [for trial]. Him the proconsul, after many entreaties, persuaded to swear and to offer sacrifice.
The Unforgettable Martyrdom - Christianity Today
WEBFeb 21, 2008 · Here is their account of Polycarp's arrest, trial and martyrdom. The most admirable Polycarp, when he first heard of it [his impending arrest], was not perturbed, but desired to remain in the...
Polycarp: An Early Christian Martyr - Plough
WEBFeb 29, 2016 · Polycarp’s was among the first recorded Christian martyrdoms. His steadfast obedience to Christ was a powerful testimony, an inspiration not only to the church he pastored so faithfully in Smyrna, but to Christians throughout the centuries.
Martyrdom of Polycarp - Early Christian Writings
WEBPolycarp 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."
St. Polycarp | Biography, Apostolic Father, Writings, Martyrdom ...
WEBSep 2, 2024 · 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.