Polycarp

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Pol·y·carp (p

-kärp

), Saint a.d. 69?-155?

Christian martyr. A student of the Apostle John, he was burned at the stake during a period of persecution of Christians in Smyrna.

Polycarp [ˈpɒlɪˌkɑːp]

(Biographies / Polycarp, Saint (?69-?155) M, Greek, RELIGION: martyr, RELIGION: clergyman, RELIGION: saint) Saint. ?69-?155 ad, Christian martyr and bishop of Smyrna, noted for his letter to the church at Philippi. Feast day: Feb. 23

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Polycarp - Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)

Saint Polycarp, St. Polycarp

martyr - one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion

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