Commemorated on April 2
The Holy Martyr Polycarp suffered for his bold denunciation of the
emperor Maxmian (305-313) for spilling innocent Christian blood in the
city of Alexandria.
He openly confessed himself a Christian and went to voluntary torture. After cruel sufferings, the martyr was beheaded.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2017(with 2016's link here also and further: 2015,2014 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and even 2008!):
Patriarch Theophilos and church leaders call for Holy Sepulchre to fully
open for Holy Fire and Pascha
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The Council of Heads of Churches, meeting under the presidency of Pat.
Theophilos, resolved to send the letter after reports circulated in Israel
that only...
8 hours ago
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