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Writings of Polycarp

St. Polycarp of Smyrna

Epistle to the Philippians

Epistle to the Philippians Polycarp , and the presbyters [1] 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.

The Martyrdom of Polycarp

The Martyrdom of Polycarp The Church of God which sojourns at Smyrna, to the Church of God sojourning in Philomelium, [1] and to all the congregations [1] of the Holy and Catholic Church in every place: Mercy, peace,…

§1 — Martyrdom of Polycarp (¶1)

[1] He was taken by Herod, Philip the Trallian being high priest, [1] Statius Quadratus being proconsul, but Jesus Christ being King for ever, to whom be glory, honour, majesty, and an everlasting throne, from…

§2 — Martyrdom of Polycarp (¶2)