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'''Polycarp of Smyrna''' (c. 69 – c. 155 AD) was a prominent Christian bishop and martyr in the early Church. He is revered as one of the Apostolic Fathers, known for his close association with the apostles and for his writings that provide insights into the early Christian community. It is said that he was appointed bishop of Smyrna by John himself.
'''Polycarp of Smyrna''' (c. 69 – c. 155 AD) was a prominent Christian bishop and martyr in the early Church. He is revered as one of the Apostolic Fathers of the Church, known for his close association with the apostles and for his writings that provide insights into the early Christian community. It is said that he was appointed bishop of Smyrna by John himself.


== Martyrdom ==
== Martyrdom ==
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== References ==
== References ==
# [https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103303.htm] Against Heresies, Book III by Irenaeus.
# [https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0134.htm#:~:text=These%20opinions%2C%20Florinus%2C%20that%20I,opinions%2C%20those%20presbyters%20who%20preceded]Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenæus.
# [https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/irenaeus-eusebius.html] Fragments in Eusebius.
# [https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2708.htm] On Illustrious Men by Jerome.