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What happened to the church at Smyrna?
When Polycarp was Martyred in 167 A.D. the intense persecution that the church in Smyrna suffered ended. The testimony of Polycarp affected the citizenship of Asia to their very hearts and Polycarp would be the last of the persecuted of that church. After this the church of Smyrna existed but record of their existence is lost in church history. If answers.com does not mind I would like to refer people to thetruthwon.com for more information concerning this matter.
Did St Paul and Peter die on the same day?
We do not know when or how Paul and Peter died, but it is most unlikely that they died on the same day. A tradition grew up around the supposed martyrdom of Peter after the mid-2nd century pope Anicetus (156-166) said that Peter was beheaded by Nero in Rome. The reason for this claim was that he had became locked in a conflict with the venerable Polycarp of Smyrna. Polycarp had tried to win the argument by insisting that he spoke with the authority of the apostle John. In response, Anicetus told of Peter's beheading and said that he spoke with the authority of Peter. Then in the third century, the Church Father Origen changed the story somewhat, saying that Peter, condemned to crucifixion, felt himself unworthy to be crucified the same way as his Lord, and so chose crucifixion upside down. In fact, we do not know whether either Peter or Paul was martyred, so we do not know how or when they died.
Is a martyr negative?
No it is not. A martyr is someone who has been persecuted and died for refusing to renounce his faith in his religion, especially evident in Christianity. Many famous examples would be Peter, the disciple of Jesus, John the Baptist, and Polycarp. One famous quote by him was "Eighty and six years have I now serve Christ and He never did me any injury; how then can I blaspheme my King and my Savior." ( i think this is the correct one?). Therefore a martyr is not negative, but rather, i personally feel, a highly commendable person.
Is Ignatius of Antioch in the Bible?
No, 'Ignatius of Antioch' was a religious writer from around 110CE, who wrote around the same time as Clement of Rome, Papias of Hierapolis and Polycarp of Smyrna. None of them were mentioned in the Bible, though many feel they may have fulfilled prophecy to some extent (2 Timothy 4:3+4/1 John 2:26/1 John 4:1+6/Matthew 23:8+9).
Is there any proof outside the Bible for the historicity of John of the Gospel?
There is no extra-biblical proof of the historicity of the disciple John. Scholars say that the Gospel According to St John was not attributed to the disciple John until the middle of the second century. Their reasoning was that while the Gospel never mentioned John, it did mention a "disciple whom Jesus loved", a figure of speech they felt to be explained by the extreme modesty of the author, who must therefore be John. John the Baptist is mentioned outside the Bible, by Josephus. This John is likely to have been a real person, but it is also possible that Josephus only learnt of him from Christian sources.
When is St. Polycarp's feast day?
Saint Polycarp of Antioch - December 7Saint Polycarp of Smyrna - February 23Saint Polycarp of Alexandria- April 2
Was Polycarp a disciple of John?
Yes, Polycarp was a disciple of John.
When was Polycarp Pengo born?
Polycarp Pengo was born on 1944-08-05.
What is the motto of Polycarp Pengo?
Polycarp Pengo's motto is 'ecce ego Domine'.
When did Saint Polycarp die?
Saint Polycarp of Antioch was martyred at Antioch - date unknown.
How did polycarp die?
Polycarp was burned alive, and then the falmes refuse to consume him, he was killed with a sword and then burned.
When did Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel die?
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel died in 1833.
When was Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel born?
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel was born in 1766.
Where is Polycarp mentioned in the Bible?
Polycarp is mentioned in the writings of early Christian leaders, but he is not mentioned in the Bible.
Why is polycarp the patron saint of earaches?
Polycarp is considered the patron saint of earaches because of a story that dates back to the early Christian era. Legend has it that when Polycarp was being arrested, one of the soldiers who was sent to apprehend him suffered from an earache. Polycarp prayed for the soldier, and his earache was miraculously healed. This act of healing the earache is why Polycarp is associated with this particular ailment.
How did Saint Polycarp die?
Polycarp of Smyrna was stabbed to death c.155 at Smyrna and his body burned.
When was Saint Polycarp born?
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna was born about AD 69.
