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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Polycarp
Long article on what we can know about St. Polycarp, from ancient sources. Martyred in 155.
Early Christian Writings: The Martyrdom of Polycarp
Kirsopp Lake's introduction, and quotations from Irenaeus and Jerome on Polycarp.
Epistle Concerning the Martyrdom of Polycarp
A letter from the Church of Smyrna, by an eyewitness. Roberts-Donaldson translation. From Ante-Nicene Fathers, volume I.
For All the Saints: Polycarp of Smyrna
The earliest record of Christian martyrdom outside the Bible may be that of St. Polycarp, unless that of St. Ignatius of Antioch is older.
Patron Saints Index: Polycarp of Smyrna
Profile. Illustrated, with links.
Polycarp
Biographical article by N. Bonwetsch in The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge. Includes extensive bibliography. Contains many scanner errors; the "image" version (PNG files) is preferable.
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr
Biographical profile. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.
Polycarpus
Five-page essay on the bishop of Smyrna, by G. Salmon. Requires ability to view PNG files.
