The Martyrs of the Early Church

Saint Polycarp of Smyrna c. AD 155

Hieromartyr, Disciple of the Apostle John

Commemorated

February 23

Lived

c. AD 155

Bishop of Smyrna and disciple of the apostle John, burned at the stake in his old age: “Eighty-six years have I served Him, and He never did me wrong.”

Holy Polycarp of Smyrna, pray to God for us.