Polycarp: A Martyr’s Love and Courage in Christ
February 23rd commemorates Polycarp, the faithful Bishop of Smyrna and a disciple of the Apostle John. His story is one of remarkable faithfulness, courage, and Christlike love—a testimony that has encouraged believers for nearly two millennia. A Faith Rooted in the Apostles Polycarp was born around 69 AD, the very early stages of Christendom. He …