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 Polycarp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Polycarp never quotes from the Gospel of John in his own writings, which may be indicate that whichever John he knew was not the author of that gospel, or that that gospel was not finished during Polycarp's discipleship with John.
It, and an account of The Martyrdom of Polycarp that takes the form of a circular letter from the church of Smyrna to the churches of Pontus, form part of the collection of writings Roman Catholics term "The Apostolic Fathers" to emphasize their particular closeness to the apostles in Church traditions.
Polycarp was a great transmitter and authenticator of Christian Revelation in a period when the gospels and epistles were just beginning to achieve acceptance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarp   (941 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Polycarp
Polycarp's martyrdom is described in a letter from the Church of Smyrna, to the Church of Philomelium "and to all the brotherhoods of the holy and universal Church", etc. The letter begins with an account of the persecution and the heroism of the martyrs.
Of Polycarp he says, "he was not only taught by the Apostles, and lived in familiar intercourse with many that had seen Christ, but also received his appointment in Asia from the Apostles as Bishop in the Church of Smyrna".
The Asiatic Christians differed from the rest of the Church in their manner of observing Easter.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12219b.htm   (2866 words)

  
 Polycarp
Polycarp served as the bishop of the church at Smyrna (modern day Izmir), and was recognized as one of the early combatants of Christian heresies.
Several ancient sources document the contributions of Polycarp to Christianity, including his letters written to the church at Philippi, in which he encourages the members to remain strong in their faith and to flee from materialism.
Yet Polycarp's well-recorded death is only one of many lives that were given to reveal and proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ.
http://www.allaboutreligion.org/polycarp.htm   (610 words)

  
 CIN - St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
The Encyclical Epistle of the Church at Smyrnam Concerning the Martyrdom of the Holy Polycarp (Palm DOC)
A D. ST POLYCARP was one of the most illustrious of the apostolic fathers, who, being the immediate disciples of the apostles, received instructions from their mouths, and inherited of them the spirit of Christ in a degree so much the more eminent as they lived nearer the fountain head.
Polycarp wrote a letter to the Philippians shortly after, which is highly commended by St. Irenaeus, St. Jerome, Eusebius, Photius, and others, and is still extant.
http://www.cin.org/saints/polycarp.html   (1835 words)

  
 Polycarp
It is possible that Polycarp was minister in the church at the time this letter arrived in Smyrna and that he read it to his congregation, little knowing that it spoke of his own martyrdom at the hands of the wicked.
Polycarp had made his love for the truth clear in a letter he wrote to the church at Philippi, in which he warned them against heresies already appearing in the church.
Polycarp told the soldiers in charge of the execution that they need not fasten him to the stake, for he had no intention of fleeing.
http://www.prca.org/books/portraits/polycarp.htm   (2024 words)

  
 About Saint Polycarp
Polycarp was born in 70 A D to a Christian family who received its faith from the very apostles of Lord Jesus.
Polycarp prayed night and day, for all men and for the churches throughout the world.
But Polycarp heard a voice from heaven, saying, "Be strong, Polycarp, for I am with you ".
http://www.saintpolycarp.org/Saint_Polycarp_bio.htm   (1300 words)

  
 Polycarp
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, who died at an old age in 156, was the bishop of Smyrna in Asia Minor and represents the link between the apostolic fathers and the Christian teachers of the second century.
Polycarp was the last of those acquainted personally with the disciples of Jesus and was instructed by them.
http://www.latter-rain.com/ltrain/poly.htm   (4139 words)

  
 Rejection of Pascal's Wager: The Apostolic Succession: Polycarp and Clement
Early Christian tradition claimed that Polycarp was a disciple of John, son of Zebedee and was appointed to the position of bishop of Smyrna by the apostle himself.
I exhort you to study to do all things with a divine harmony, while your bishop presides in the place of God, and your presbyters in the place of the assembly of the apostles, along with your deacons, who are most dear to me, and are entrusted with the ministry of Jesus Christ.
But Polycarp also was not only instructed by apostles, and conversed with many who had seen Christ, but was also, by apostles in Asia, appointed bishop of the Church in Smyrna, whom I also saw in my early youth...There are also those who heard from him [i.e.
http://www.geocities.com/paulntobin/apostolic.html   (5931 words)

  
 Orthodox Icon of St. Polycarp of Smyrna
Polycarp was consecrated bishop by those bishops who had gathered for Bucolus' funeral.
Thou wast a fruitful olive tree in the house of the Lord, and dost nourish the Church with the spiritual bounty of thy words and deeds.
Bucolus ordained him priest, then declared him his successor as bishop as he was dying.
http://www.comeandseeicons.com/pha19.htm   (388 words)

  
 Janyce's Hidden-SECRETS of GOD (Polycarp) pg2
Polycarp, the most wonderful Polycarp, was surely one of the elect -- a man who showed himself to be an apoltolic and prophetic teacher and bishop of the orthodox catholic church of God in Smyrna.
Polycarp did not limit himself to being a well-known religious professor, but proved to be an outstanding martyr, whom all desire to imitate since it was in acord with the gospel of Christ.
All of us together with Christ be glory to God the Father and the Holy Spirit until all of us, the holy bride of Christ, and as the blessed Polycarp suffered martyrdom, in whose shadow we may be found in the kingdom to come.
http://www.janyce.com/GODsHidden-SECRETS/POLY/poly2.html   (1884 words)

  
 Glimpses bulletin #11: Polycarp glowed in the flame
Polycarp was a personal disciple of the Apostle John.
Polycarp lifted his eyes to heaven and prayed: "Father, I bless you that you have deemed me worthy of this day and hour, that I might take a portion of the martyrs in the cup of Christ.
Polycarp's friends wanted to sneak him out, but he refused, saying, "God's will be done." (The Christians there taught that a believer was not to make oneself available for martyrdom and should not seek it out, but neither should he/she avoid it when there was no choice.)
http://chi.gospelcom.net/GLIMPSEF/Glimpses/glmps011.shtml   (1140 words)

  
 Polycarp
Polycarp was at one time a student and disciple of the apostle John.
According to the Bible and history, this church in Smyrna of which Polycarp was pastor suffered tremendous persecution.
In the year of 156 A.D., an old Baptist preacher was put to death with fire and sword for his faith in the Son of God.
http://www.baptistpillar.com/bd0035.htm   (1546 words)

  
 Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr
Polycarp is said to have known the Apostle John, and to have been instructed by him in the Christian faith.
The letters to the "seven churches in Asia" at the beginning of the book of Revelation include a letter to the church in Smyrna, identifying it as a church undergoing persecution.
Irenaeus's brief memoir of Polycarp; (2) a letter to Polycarp from Ignatius of Antioch, written around 115 AD when Ignatius was passing through Turkey, being sent in chains to Rome to be put to death; (3) a letter from Polycarp to the church at
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/108.html   (384 words)

  
 Polycarp to the Philippians
Polycarp disciple of the apostle John and by him ordained bishop of Smyrna was chief of all Asia, where he saw and had as teachers some of the apostles and of those who had seen the Lord.
He it was who, coming to Rome in the time of Anicetus caused many to turn away from the aforesaid heretics to the Church of God, proclaiming that he had received this one and sole truth from the apostles, that, namely, which is handed down by the Church.
And when the blessed Polycarp was sojourning in Rome in the time of Anicetus, although a slight controversy had arisen among them as to certain other points, they were at once well inclined towards each other [with regard to the matter in hand], not willing that any quarrel should arise between them upon this head.
http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/polycarp.html   (877 words)

  
 Polycarp
As bishop, Polycarp was well-beloved by the people in his church.
Because of his close association with the apostle John and other leaders of the first century church, Polycarp was in a unique position to combat and refute heresy.
Polycarp amazed his captors by greeting them warmly and offering them food.
http://bobsc5.home.comcast.net/xianbios/polycarp.html   (812 words)

  
 St. Polycarp - Saint of the Day - American Catholic
Polycarp was recognized as a Christian leader by all Asia Minor Christians—a strong fortress of faith and loyalty to Jesus Christ.
Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna (modern Izmir, Turkey), disciple of St. John the Apostle and friend of St. Ignatius of Antioch was a revered Christian leader during the first half of the second century.
The Asia Minor Churches recognized Polycarp’s leadership by choosing him as a representative to discuss with Pope Anicetus the date of the Easter celebration in Rome—quite a controversy in the early Church.
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay?id=1300   (368 words)

  
 St. Polycarp of Smyrna
In this covering letter, Polycarp defended to the Philippians the truth of the Incarnation; he drew a picture of the ideal priest, he urged almsgiving, and he commended to their prayers the heads of nations.
Contemporary Christians spoke with reverence of St. Polycarp not only because of his own venerability, but because he had been a disciple of St. John the Apostle.
Indeed, some have said that he was named bishop of Smyrna by the beloved disciple.
http://www.stthomasirondequoit.com/SaintsAlive/id453.htm   (712 words)

  
 Polycarp - St Peter's Church, Nottingham, England on-line magazine
Born sometime around 70 AD, Polycarp was particularly close to John the Evangelist and according to Irenaeus was “instructed by the apostles, and was brought into contact with many who had seen Christ”.
He was seen as a holy man, described during his lifetime as ‘the blessed Polycarp’ and known not only as a leader but as someone holy "even before his grey hair appeared".
When controversy arose between the Eastern and Western branches of Christendom over the date of Easter, it was Polycarp in old age who was chosen to confer with Pope Anicetus on behalf of the Eastern church.
http://www.stpetersnottingham.org/saints/polycarp.html   (859 words)

  
 Polycarp
Polycarp was a disciple of St. John the Theologian and Evangelist together with Ignatius the God-bearer.
He became bishop of Smyrna after St. Voukolos, who had prophesied that Polycarp was to become a bishop.
After he had been ordained bishop, he kept a fire from spreading; he prayed and brought rain onto the earth in a time of drought; and he even kept back a great heaviness of rainfall.
http://www.missionstclare.com/english/people/feb23o.html   (154 words)

  
 Polycarp
Polycarp, and the presbyters [338] with him, to the Church of God sojourning at Philippi: Mercy to you, and peace from God Almighty, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, be multiplied.
Irenæus was his disciple, and tells us that "Polycarp was instructed by the apostles, and was brought into contact with many who had seen Christ" (Adv.
3): "There is extant an Epistle of Polycarp written to the Philippians, most satisfactory, from which those that have a mind to do so may learn the character of his faith," etc. This passage is embodied by Eusebius in his Ecclesiastical History (iv.
http://mb-soft.com/believe/txv/polycar1.htm   (2606 words)

  
 Lives of the Saints, January 26, Saint Polycarp
Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, was a disciple of Saint John.
When Polycarp heard that his pursuers were at the door, he said, “The Will of God be done;” and meeting them, he begged to be left alone for a little time, which he spent in prayer for the Catholic Church throughout the world.
Like Saint Polycarp, we shall maintain our constancy in the faith by love of Jesus Christ, who is the Church’s Founder and its last end.
http://magnificat.ca/cal/engl/01-26.htm   (315 words)

  
 Saint Patrick's Church: Saints of February 23
Polycarp had known those who had known Jesus and was a disciple of the beloved Apostle John the Divine, who had converted him about 80 AD.
Saint Ignatius wrote a special letter to encourage Polycarp when he was a young bishop and asked him to watch over his church at Antioch and to write in his name to the churches of Asia that he could not attend himself.
He taught, says his own pupil Irenaeus of Lyons, the things that he learned from the Apostles, which the Church hands down, which are true.
http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0223.htm   (4392 words)

  
 The Martyrdom of Polycarp
The Church of God which sojourns at Smyrna, to the Church of God sojourning in Philomelium, and to all the congregations of the Holy and Catholic Church in every place: Mercy, peace, and love from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, be multiplied.
Encyclical Epistle of the Church at Smyrna Concerning the Martyrdom of Holy Polycarp
Now, as Polycarp was entering into the stadium, there came to him a voice from heaven, saying, "Be strong, and show thyself a man, O Polycarp !" No one saw who it was that spoke to him; but those of our brethren who were present heard the voice.
http://www.monachos.net/patristics/polycarp_martyrdom.shtml   (2320 words)

  
 The Development of the Canon of the New Testament - Polycarp
By his letter, and by his widespread moral authority, Polycarp combated the Marcionites (from Rome) and frustrated their attempts to establish Churches in Roman Asia.
In it Polycarp urges the reader to stand fast in the faith, to avoid heretical teachings, to look to the examples of martyrdom suffered by Ignatius and others, and to persevere in philanthropy and good works.
Despite the proximity in time between Ignatius and Polycarp, as well as the obvious affinity of their spirits in Christian fortitude, one recognizes in Polycarp a temperament much less oriented to ecclesiastical polity and possessing a much wider acquaintance with the New Testament.
http://www.ntcanon.org/Polycarp.shtml   (878 words)

  
 “Polycarp's Cup”
In 107 CE Polycarp became Bishop of Smyrna in modern Turkey.
Polycarp (like St Paul and others) wrote many letters to the Churches in his charge –
The crowd then clamour for the life of the old Bishop Polycarp
http://www.asails.freeserve.co.uk/Polycarp.htm   (1252 words)

  
 Catholic Online
Polycarp, as a holy man and bishop of Smyrna, found there was only one answer -- to be true to the life of Jesus and imitate that life.
For this and for all benefits I praise you, I bless you, I glorify you, through the eternal and heavenly High Priest, Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, through whom be to you with him and the Holy Spirit glory, now and for all the ages to come.
Polycarp was calm but others persuaded him to leave the city and hide at a nearby farm.
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=99   (1135 words)

  
 Christian History - Polycarp - 131 Christians Everyone Should Know
Polycarp just told Quadratus that while the proconsul's fire lasts but a little while, the fires of judgment ("reserved for the ungodly," he slyly added) cannot be quenched.
When his friends urged him to run, Polycarp replied, "God's will be done," and he let the soldiers in.
Whatever the reason for the delay, it is still the first recorded martyrdom in post-New Testament church history.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/special/131christians/polycarp.html   (825 words)

  
 Theology Today - Vol 30, No. 2 - July 1973 - CRITICSCORNER - Polycarp: Model for Seminarians
However Polycarp reacted to this advice, it is obvious that during his grand martyrdom he bad no trouble in fulfilling Ignatius' command to stand firm like an anvil under the hammer.
It is worthy of note that Polycarp's attempt to submerge his own originality under the traditions he had inherited indicates a significant point of contact (among many) with those "Strong groups" which Dean Kelley discusses in his important new book, Why Conservative Churches [even wrong-headed ones] Are Growing.
4 Polycarp's splendid martyrdom shows that he was also willing to sacrifice everything for his growing cause because be thought be had the truth.
http://theologytoday.ptsem.edu/jul1973/v30-2-criticscorner2.htm   (1288 words)

  
 St Polycarp
Polycarp was Bishop of Smyrna and one of the Apostolic Fathers.
How, then, should I be able to blaspheme my King who has saved me?" This indicates that, even if he was baptised as a child, he must have been born around 69 AD.
Polycarp was a new kind of Christian for his time.
http://home.it.net.au/~jgrapsas/pages/polycarp.htm   (238 words)

  
 Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. I
Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnaeans, or rather, who has, as his own bishop, God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ: [wishes] abundance of happiness.
Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, and a witness for Jesus Christ, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnaeans, or rather, who has, as his own bishop, God the Father, and Jesus Christ: [wishes] abundance of happiness.
It is fitting, O Polycarp, most blessed in God, to assemble a very solemn
http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/ANF-01/anf01-22.htm   (2331 words)

  
 February 23 Saint
Polycarp was called upon to stand with Jesus even at the cost of his
force Bishop Polycarp to save himself from death by cursing Jesus.
want to be the kind of Christian Polycarp was.
http://www.tntt.org/vni/tlieu/saints/St0223.htm   (223 words)

  
 The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
But Polycarp said, I have thought thee indeed worthy to receive explanation, for we have been taught to render such honour as is fitting, and as does not injure us, to the powers and authorities ordained by God; but those I consider not worthy that I should make my defence before them.
16:2 Of whom this most admirable martyr Polycarp was one, having been in our time an apostolic and prophetic teacher, and bishop of the Catholic church which is in Smyrna.
But he was apprehended by Herodes, when Philip of Tralles was high priest, Statius Quadratus being proconsul, and Jesus Christ king for ever, to whom be glory, honour, majesty, and eternal throne, from generation to generation.
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/stp13001.htm   (2204 words)

  
 The Ecole Glossary
Polycarp is said to have been among those converted by the Apostles, and to have been a disciple of St. John; on the other hand, his martyrdom took place c 155 CE.
Besides John, Polycarp was connected with another outstanding figure of the apostolic church: Ignatius of Antioch addressed an epistle to him.
Polycarp was the bishop of Smyrna (modern Izmir) in western Asia Minor.
http://www2.evansville.edu/ecoleweb/glossary/polycarp.html   (210 words)

  
 The Epistle of St. Ignatus to Polycarp
1:1 Ignatius who is also Theophorus, unto Polycarp who is bishop of the church of the Smyrnaeans or rather who hath for his bishop God the Father and Jesus Christ, abundant greeting.
8:8 Grace shall be with him always, and with Polycarp who sendeth him.
7:3 It becometh thee, most blessed Polycarp, to call together a godly council and to elect some one among you who is very dear to you and zealous also,
http://wesley.nnu.edu/biblical_studies/noncanon/fathers/ante-nic/ignatius/polycarp.htm   (1147 words)

  
 The Martyrdom of Polycarp - A.D. 155-156
The proconsul asked him, if he were Polycarp.
Polycarp answered, 'Eighty and six years have I served him, and he never once wronged me; how then shall I blaspheme my King, Who hath saved me?'
The proconsul then urged him, saying, 'Swear and I will release thee; - reproach Christ.'
http://www.graceonlinelibrary.org/etc/printer-friendly.asp?ID=534   (523 words)

  
 Authority and the Bible, Jesus to Constantine, Heresies, Canonization
Polycarp (c.69-c.155) probably was the bishop of Smyrna when he received Ignatius' letters to him and to the congregation.
"Introduction, The Letter of Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna to the Philippians," Early Christian Fathers (New York: Touchstone, 1996), p.
Just before his martyrdom, Polycarp stated that he had been a Christian for 86 years.
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/bible/jca.stm   (460 words)

  
 Polycarp, 69-155, Bishop of Smyrna A short biography of Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna and disciple of the Apostle John ...
Polycarp, 69-155, Bishop of Smyrna A short biography of Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna and disciple of the Apostle John Believersweb.org
When asked to renounce his faith in Christ, he re- plied, "Eighty-six years have I served Him, and He hath done me no wrong.
BIO:Polycarp 69-155 Polycarp was born in Smyrna and later became bishop
http://www.believersweb.org/view.cfm?ID=60   (172 words)

  
 U-TURN.net: Polycarp
But, by the entreaties of the church, he suffered himself to be persuaded to take refuge in a neighboring villa.
The bishop himself, indeed, was gone; but they found two slaves, one of whom was put to the torture and betrayed the place whither Polycarp had fled for refuge.
When [Polycarp] heard the shouts of the people, demanding his death, it was his intention, at first, to remain quietly in the city and await the issue which God might ordain for him.
http://www.u-turn.net/6-1/polycarp.shtml   (275 words)

  
 AKMA’s Random Thoughts
From what I understand, Polycarp told the story that John the Evangelist had fled from the baths when he heard Cerinthus was there.
Is it clear that Polycarp was at the baths with John?
This weblog is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
http://akma.disseminary.org/archives/2005/07/clockwork.html   (323 words)

  
 Reformed Christian Bible Study and Resources Directory
Polycarp: Martyr of Christ - Taken from Portraits of Faithful Saints by Herman hanko (from P.R.C.A.)
Augustine of Hippo took great pains to create and project a powerful image of himself beyond the churches and towns where he wrote and taught in Roman north Africa.
Amazon.com allows you to search for any book by Title or Author, and recommends other related books.
http://members.aol.com/mariostz/christian/1reference.html   (2762 words)

  
 Saints - Polycarp
Saint Polycarp was a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist and was Bishop of Smyrna in the Second Century.
Polycarp stood firm in his resolution not to submit to the will of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius by not renouncing his faith As a result, Polycarp was persecuted by the Emperor and sentenced to death by being thrown into a fire.
Witnesses to this execution say that the flames had no effect on Polycarp, so the soldiers resorted to carrying out the execution by stabbing him with a dagger.
http://www.scborromeo.org/saints/polycarp.htm   (88 words)

  
 POLYCARP
ack in the second century, Roman authorities told the Christian bishop Polycarp to stop persuading people to turn from paganism and put their trust in Jesus Christ.
"That would be best of all," answered Polycarp, for I would go immediately into the presence of my Lord.
To us who now look back into history, Polycarp's cruel martyrdom magnifies the joy of His eternal perspective.
http://www.crossroad.to/text/christian_persecution/polycarp.html   (352 words)

  
 Polycarp, Saint --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
How can I revile my Lord and Savior?”; was link between Apostles and the early Catholic church; burned at stake
More results on "Polycarp, Saint" when you join.
http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9333449   (619 words)

  
 AKMA’s Random Thoughts
Come, do what thou wilt.'Saying these things and more besides, he was inspired with courage and joy, and his countenance was filled with grace.
Posted by: e at June 7, 2005 03:34 PM Polycarp said; 'Thou threatenest that fire which burneth for a season and after a little while is quenched: for thou art ignorant of the fire of the future judgment and eternal punishment, which is reserved for the ungodly.
The positive news is that I finished uploading the Polycarp images, and Pippa wants to know what weand#8217;ll do next.
http://akma.disseminary.org/archives/2005/06/please_continue.html   (432 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Saint Polycarp (Saints Biography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Saint Polycarp (Saints Biography) - Encyclopedia
As a very old man, Polycarp went to Rome to discuss the problem of dating Easter.
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http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/P/Polycarp.html   (228 words)

  
 The Vietnamese Community at Saint Polycarp Church
Xin quý ông bà và anh chị em tiếp tục hỗ trợ và xây dựng Giáo hội Chúa tại giáo xứ Thánh Polycarp được phát triển trong tin yêu và phục vụ mỗi ngày.
http://www.cdstpolycarp.org   (798 words)

  
 Christians - Christian Fasting
Kirsopp Lake's introduction, and quotations from Irenaeus and Jerome on Polycarp.
http://www.christian-resources.info/christianfasting   (296 words)

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