Polycarp

Noun

Meaning

Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)

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Polycarp replied to Marcion, who met him on one occasion, and said, "Do you know me?" "I do know thee, first-born of Satan." Such was the horror of the apostles and their disciples had against holding even verbal communication with any corrupters of the truth. Irenaeus

According to David Trobisch, Polycarp may have been the one who compiled, edited, and published the New Testament. Source: Internet

Boko Haram’s new video shows missing Plateau pastor (2 days ago) - Boko Haram has released a new video showing Rev Polycarp Zango, a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, who reportedly went missing penultimate. Source: Internet

If approved by the assembly, Ms Mwenda will replace Mr Polycarp Igathe, who resigned on January 12, 2018, six months after the August 8, 2017 General Election, citing lack of trust from his boss. Source: Internet

Irenaeus wrote to Florinus: citation I could tell you the place where the blessed Polycarp sat to preach the Word of God. Source: Internet

He relates how and when he became a Christian, and in his letter to Florinus stated that he saw and heard Polycarp personally in lower Asia. Source: Internet

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