jan 1, 155 - Polycarp Martyred
Description:
A younger friend of Ignatius, Polycarp briefly tried to escape capture, but surrendered after believing it was God’s will. At his death he famously said “for 86 years I have served him [Christ], and he has done me no evil. How could I curse my king, who saved me?”Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 155
Now
~ 1872 years ago