“Eighty and six years have I served Christ, nor has He ever done me any harm. How, then, could I blaspheme my King who saved Me?....I bless Thee for deigning me worthy of this day and this hour that I may be among Thy martyrs and drink the cup of my Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Polycarp
Polycarp, born in 69 AD and died in 155 AD, was a Christian martyr. He is considered one of the significant figures in early Christianity, renowned for his steadfast faith and the spirit of martyrdom. During the Roman period, he served as a church leader and was executed by the Roman authorities for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. more
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