The Disciple of the Apostles Who Would Not Deny Christ | St. Polycarp (Jan 26)
About This Prayer
St. Polycarp of Smyrna was a disciple of St. John the Apostle and a fearless bishop who defended the faith during persecution and heresy. Refusing to deny Christ, he gave his life as a martyr, preserving apostolic tradition with his blood. His witness calls us to stand firm in the faith handed down from the beginning. St. Polycarp of Smyrna, pray for us!
