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“Now may the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the eternal high priest himself, the Son of God Jesus Christ, build you up in faith and truth and in all gentleness and in all freedom from anger and forbearance and steadfastness and patient endurance and purity.”

Quote by Polycarp

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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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