The Martyrdom of Polycarp

Narrates Polycarp's witness and death, presenting martyrdom as faithful imitation of Christ rather than theatrical heroism.

Church of Smyrnac. AD 155-1562nd century

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Translation: Available · Witness status: Direct witness

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Category: Apostolic Fathers
Genre: Biography
Tradition: Eastern
Region: Asia Minor
Original language: Greek
Date certainty: Range

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This text is represented here through direct Greek witness material associated with Church of Smyrna and its circulation in Asia Minor. Approved translation support is available in English, Spanish, and Indonesian.

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MartyrdomDiscipleshipSanctityChurch Memory

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Imperial persecution

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Martyrium Polycarpi
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