St. Polycarp of Smyrna

Session #3
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Christ Lutheran Church, Manhattan, KS

Study of St. Polycarp of Smyrna, his pastoral witness, and his martyrdom in service to Christ.

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Study Materials

St. Polycarp of Smyrna
Primary session handout for guided discussion and follow-up reading.

Church Father Writings

Epistle to the Philippians (Polycarp)
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.
Martyrdom of Polycarp
Primary-source text for discussion and follow-up reading.

Session Focus

This session examines St. Polycarp of Smyrna as a faithful pastor and martyr in continuity with apostolic teaching.

Reading Highlights

Key attention is given to Polycarp’s pastoral exhortation, endurance in persecution, and confession of Christ unto death.

Follow-Up

Read both primary-source texts in full and prepare key passages for discussion.