Commemoration of Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr
February 23, 2010
The Lord be with you
On the liturgical calendar used in the LCMS, today is recognized as the Comm
emoration of Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr. Born around 69 AD, Polycarp was a central figure in the Early Church. A disciple of the evangelist John, he linked the first generation of believers to later Christians. After serving for many years as bishop of Smyrna (located in modern Turkey, famous in the First Century for Emperor worship, and one of the churches the book of Revelation was sent to; Revelation 1:11; 2:8) Polycarp was arrested, tried, and executed for his faith on February 23, in 155 or 156 AD. An eyewitness narrative of his death, The Martyrdom of Polycarp, continues to encourage believes in times of persecution.
Blessings in Christ,
Pastor John Rickert
February 23, 2010
The Lord be with you
On the liturgical calendar used in the LCMS, today is recognized as the Comm
emoration of Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr. Born around 69 AD, Polycarp was a central figure in the Early Church. A disciple of the evangelist John, he linked the first generation of believers to later Christians. After serving for many years as bishop of Smyrna (located in modern Turkey, famous in the First Century for Emperor worship, and one of the churches the book of Revelation was sent to; Revelation 1:11; 2:8) Polycarp was arrested, tried, and executed for his faith on February 23, in 155 or 156 AD. An eyewitness narrative of his death, The Martyrdom of Polycarp, continues to encourage believes in times of persecution.Blessings in Christ,
Pastor John Rickert
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