St. Polycarp was the bishop of Smyrna and a disciple of St. John, according to St. Irenaeus (c. 130-c. 202) and Tertullian (c. 155-c. 220). I’d like to examine his Epistle to the Philippians. It ...

I am never more humbled by the courageous witness of the martyrs than when I reflect on their lives during my day-to-day struggles. Just as I am tempted to silently praise my own small mortifications, ...

The Letter to the Philippians is the sole surviving work of the early Christian bishop and martyr, Polycarp of Smyrna. Ever since the 17th century scholars have contested the authenticity and unity of ...

Explore the origins of Christianity in this documentary from the "Footprints of God" series hosted by author Stephen Ray. A fascinating journey through the Roman Empire traces the footsteps of the ...