The Martyrdom of Polycarp preserves a church-circulated witness of refusing emperor worship and confessing Christ with resurrection hope.
The Martyrdom of Polycarp, Text, Themes, and Historical Value
Polycarp of Smyrna, Disciple of the Apostle John
Polycarp of Smyrna confessed Christ under public pressure, refused emperor worship, and modeled loyal endurance grounded in Scripture and resurrection hope.
