Policarpo, de Esmira, Mártir.
On this day - February 23
Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, is martyred.
Reportedly a disciple of the Apostle John, at age 86 he was taken to be burned at the stake.
"You try to frighten me with fire
that burns for an hour
and forget the fire of hell
that never burns out !"
he said.
Etiquetas: História do Cristianismo
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