Martyrdom of Polycarp 19:1
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Work: Martyrdom of Polycarp
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Martyrdom of Polycarp — Kirsopp Lake 1912 English translation
Such was the lot of the blessed Polycarp, who though he was, together with those from Philadelphia, the twelfth martyr in Smyrna, is alone especially remembered by all, so that he is spoken of in every place, even by the heathen. He was not only a famous teacher, but also a notable martyr, whose martyrdom all desire to imitate, for it followed the Gospel of Christ.
- Source
- Martyrdom of Polycarp — Kirsopp Lake 1912 English translation
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- Public domain
- Reading language
- eng
- Source language
- grc
- Completeness
- Chapter 23 includes the alternative Moscow conclusion as labelled by Lake.
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