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|SaintName=Saint Polycarp of Smyrna | |SaintName=Saint Polycarp of Smyrna | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=February 23 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Smyrna, Asia Minor, Roman Empire | |SaintBirthPlace=Smyrna, Asia Minor, Roman Empire | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=38.4192, 27.1287 | |SaintBirthCoordinates=38.4192, 27.1287 | ||
|DeathPlace=Smyrna, Asia Minor, Roman Empire | |DeathPlace=Smyrna, Asia Minor, Roman Empire | ||
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| | |AssociatedCountries=Turkey; Italy; Philippines | ||
| | |AssociatedDioceses=[[Archdiocese of Izmir]] | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|Canonizer=Early Church | |Canonizer=Early Church | ||
|SaintMiracle1=Heavenly voice during trial; fire forming protective vault without harm | |SaintMiracle1=Heavenly voice during trial; fire forming protective vault without harm | ||
|SaintMiracle2=Blood from stabbing extinguishing the flames | |SaintMiracle2=Blood from stabbing extinguishing the flames | ||
|Profession=bishop | |Profession=bishop | ||
|ReligiousAffiliation=Early Christian Church | |ReligiousAffiliation=Early Christian Church | ||
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|PrimaryShrine=Church of St. Polycarp, Izmir, Turkey | |PrimaryShrine=Church of St. Polycarp, Izmir, Turkey | ||
|AdditionalVeneration=Eastern Orthodox Church; Oriental Orthodox Churches; Anglican Communion | |AdditionalVeneration=Eastern Orthodox Church; Oriental Orthodox Churches; Anglican Communion | ||
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'''Saint Polycarp of Smyrna''' (c. 69 – 23 February 155), also known as '''Saint Polycarp the Martyr''', was a 2nd-century Christian bishop of Smyrna (modern [[Izmir]], [[Turkey]]), an Apostolic Father, and disciple of the Apostle [[John the Evangelist]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12219b.htm |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Polycarp |publisher=New Advent |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> According to primary sources like his ''Epistle to the Philippians'' and the ''Martyrdom of Polycarp'', he was appointed bishop by the apostles, combated heresies such as those of Marcion and Valentinus, and visited Rome to discuss Easter observance with Pope Anicetus, fostering unity despite differences.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=99 |title=St. Polycarp - Saints & Angels |publisher=Catholic Online |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> Historical evidence from Irenaeus and Eusebius confirms his role as a bridge between apostolic and post-apostolic eras. | '''Saint Polycarp of Smyrna''' (c. 69 – 23 February 155), also known as '''Saint Polycarp the Martyr''', was a 2nd-century Christian bishop of Smyrna (modern [[Izmir]], [[Turkey]]), an Apostolic Father, and disciple of the Apostle [[John the Evangelist]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12219b.htm |title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Polycarp |publisher=New Advent |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> According to primary sources like his ''Epistle to the Philippians'' and the ''Martyrdom of Polycarp'', he was appointed bishop by the apostles, combated heresies such as those of Marcion and Valentinus, and visited Rome to discuss Easter observance with Pope Anicetus, fostering unity despite differences.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=99 |title=St. Polycarp - Saints & Angels |publisher=Catholic Online |access-date=2025-10-28}}</ref> Historical evidence from Irenaeus and Eusebius confirms his role as a bridge between apostolic and post-apostolic eras. | ||