Polycarp
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Polycarp was a Christian bishop of Smyrna who was trained by John the Apostle in his old age. He was able to carry John's message to future generations and taught Irenaeus, passing on stories about John.
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When
- First attested
- 100 CE
- Attested period
- 100 – 200
- Historical notes
- Bishop of Smyrna trained by John the Apostle, taught Irenaeus and transmitted apostolic tradition to second-century Christianity.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ignatius of Antioch, Augustine of Hippo, Emygdius of Ascoli, Four Holy Marshals, Gerard of Lunel, Guy of Anderlecht, Castulus, Agrippina of Mineo, Cyriacus, Gangulphus, Harvey
- teacher of
- Irenaeus
- student of
- John
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“When John was aged, he trained Polycarp who later became Bishop of Smyrna. This was important because Polycarp was able to carry John's message to future generations. Polycarp taught Irenaeus, passing on to him stories about John.”
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“Earache, dysentery – Polycarp”
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