Polycarp

[ pol-ee-kahrp ]

/ ˈpɒl iˌkɑrp /

Saint,a.d. 69?–155, bishop of Smyrna and a Christian martyr.

Example sentences from the Web for polycarp

This especially applies to the possibly genuine writings of Clement and Polycarp.

Frauds and Follies of the Fathers |Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
If what is stated be true, why does not Polycarp himself say something about the sources from which he derived his doctrines?

The Christ Of Paul |George Reber
Let grace be ever with him, and with Polycarp who sends him.

The Forbidden Gospels and Epistles, Complete |Archbishop Wake
The dove which flew out of Polycarp's side proved him to have been possessed of the Holy Ghost.

Frauds and Follies of the Fathers |Joseph Mazzini Wheeler

There are no such signs of haste or urgency indicated in the postscript to Polycarp's Epistle.

The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious |William Dool Killen

Polycarp

/ (ˈpɒlɪˌkɑːp) /

Saint. ?69–?155 ad, Christian martyr and bishop of Smyrna, noted for his letter to the church at Philippi. Feast day: Feb 23