The Martyrdom of Polycarp: Part 2Read part 1 here. Polycarp was taken to the city and met with Irenarch Herod and his father, Nicetes. They tried to persuade Polycarp to say “Lord Caesar” and sacrifice to the gods of Rome in order to spare his life. When he refused, he was ushered into the stadium. …
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Polycarp, Link in the Apostolic Chain
After his vision, Polycarp departed for another place to hide. Since the men seeking him did not find him, they seized two young servant boys, and torturing one, got him to confess to Polycarp’s location. Finally, Polycarp’s pursuers found him. He was lying face down in an upper room, refusing to escape to another place, saying, “The will of God be done.”
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