Chapter XVIII.—The body of Polycarp is burned. - ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus

Bad Advertisement?

Are you a Christian?

Online Store:

Visit Our Store

Chapter XVIII.—The body of Polycarp is burned.
PREVIOUS SECTION - NEXT SECTION - HELP

Chapter XVIII.—The body of Polycarp is burned.

The centurion then, seeing the strife excited by the Jews, placed the body⁴⁶⁸

⁴⁶⁸ Or, “him.”
in the midst of the fire, and consumed it. Accordingly, we afterwards took up his bones, as being more precious than the most exquisite jewels, and more purified⁴⁶⁹

⁴⁶⁹ Or, “more tried.”
than gold, and deposited them in a fitting place, whither, being gathered together, as opportunity is allowed us, with joy and rejoicing, the Lord shall grant us to celebrate the anniversary⁴⁷⁰

⁴⁷⁰ Literally, “the birth-day.”
of his martyrdom, both in memory of those who have already finished their course,⁴⁷¹

⁴⁷¹ Literally, “been athletes.”
and for the exercising and preparation of those yet to walk in their steps.
E.C.F. INDEX & SEARCH