{"id":694,"date":"2011-02-23T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/labmind\/2011\/02\/feast-of-saint-polycarp.html"},"modified":"2016-03-25T15:45:18","modified_gmt":"2016-03-25T20:45:18","slug":"feast-of-saint-polycarp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/labmind\/2011\/02\/feast-of-saint-polycarp.html","title":{"rendered":"Feast of Saint Polycarp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Saint Polycarp was a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist in the ancient city of Smyrna, present day Izmir, Turkey. We know Saint John settled in Ephesus, near to Smyrna, and served as leader for several early communities which he addressed in the Book of Revelation, among them Smyrna. We read in Revelation 2, 8-11:<\/p>\n

To the angel of the church in Smyrna, write this: \u201d \u2018The first and the last, who once died but came to life, says this:<\/a> \u201cI know your tribulation and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who claim to be Jews and are not, but rather are members of the assembly of Satan.<\/a> Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer<\/span>. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days<\/span>. Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life<\/span>.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

These words from Saint John to the faithful in Smyrna proved prophetic in the life of Polycarp who was martyred in 155 at the city amphitheater. A narrative of his martyrdom has survived recording his last words:<\/p>\n

\u201cLord, almighty God, Father of your beloved and blessed Son Jesus Christ, through whom we have come to the knowledge of yourself\u2026 I bless you for judging me worthy of this day, this hour, so that in the company of the martyrs I may share the cup of Christ, your anointed one, and so rise again to eternal life in soul and body\u2026 May I be received among the martyrs in your presence today as a rich and pleasing sacrifice.\u201d When he had said \u201cAmen\u201d and finished the prayer, the officials at the pyre lit it.<\/p>\n

Saint Polycarp was a holy and courageous man who gave his life for the sake of Christ and the Gospel. He imitated Christ closely by giving up his own life to God. Here are some pictures from Izmir linked to Polycarp.<\/p>\n

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Basilica of Saint Polycarp, exterior. Built according to rules of the Ottoman Empire for Catholic Church construction, it does not have a facade revealing the purpose of the building.<\/div>\n
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Basilica of Saint Polycarp, interior<\/div>\n
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