c. AD 69 – c. 155
Polycarp of Smyrna
Irenaeus states that Polycarp was taught by the apostle John, providing a personal link between the apostolic generation and the later second century.
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- Location
- Smyrna, Asia Minor
- Role
- Bishop of Smyrna; martyr
- Major writings
- Letter to the Philippians; the Martyrdom of Polycarp records his death
- Teachings
- Fidelity to received apostolic teaching
- Endurance under persecution
- Connection to apostolic Christianity
- He is the clearest named bridge between the apostle John and Irenaeus.
Quotations with references
“Eighty and six years have I served him, and he has done me no wrong; how then can I blaspheme my King who saved me?”
Sources and References
- Martyrdom of Polycarpnewadvent.org